[Vaquero]

how about some real guns....

[ExpatGator]

No need to post anything after the 1st pic...

[woollyone]

Um...someone very close to me... just purchased a 1950 production, New in Box 1911. Serial number 243xxxC. SN matches the the SN on the original maroon Colt box, pistol still caked in cosmoline. =) In 99%+ condition with the only flaw being a VERY small bit of box wear on a small spot on the slide, where it should be flat, but has a bit of sheen. Hardly even noticeable. The bluing is a deep black. All original. Took a while to inspect it as the wax paper had worn into the back strap grooves (and sights) and nearly looked like holster wear...but NOPE, just paper and a bit of wax. Original paperwork and brush intact. Original paperwork has '50 print date on lower left corner. Beautiful piece of history.

Still doing a bit of research to confirm, but, one source claims that this SN was included in a production run that was originally issued to the CT National Guard.

Hope to hand this currently 60 year old treasure down in the same condition to a family member some day. But today is NOT that day. And tomorrow doesn't look good either (Lord willing).

p.s. Good news...the seller may have a couple more left, as he bought a large lot of them, some with issued holster wear, some NIB with matching SN box, some with more use, but still in overall good condition and original parts.

/gloating

[BerserkPatriot]

Okay, Newbie question: What are the major differences between the M1911 A1 and the Browning High Power?

Is it mainly ergonomics?

(Nice Pics BTW)

[Packer Pete]

Vaquero, I recognize the 1911, the Ruger Vaquero (nice namesake), the Luger, the Browning Hi Power, and the Beretta, but what is the pistol in the lower left?