Dug relic 1911 restoration (Pics and Video)
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Dude, get a mag catch back in the gun, looks weird in the pictures without it. 
millertyme
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Wow. Have you fired it as of yet? This might be the penultimate barbeque gun hands down.
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Oh look a mag catch, thanks AJAX! Now I have nothing to complain about! Wait, it's missing a magazine...
AethelstanAegen
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Looks great, Ajax. Awesome job. I can't wait to see if she still shoots.
armarsh
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Great thread. I can't wait to see you shoot it.
I can't wait to see you shoot it.
Creature
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Would be even better if you got the first shot on video and posted it here!!
I'm definitly going to antique one new 1911 for my own use... I would be willing to do it for others, but its a ton of time consuming work, i would have to charge a considerable amount to make it something I did on a regular basis for other people.
shotgunjoel
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I'm not sure, but you may be considered a gunsmith and need an FFL for it too.
Can't believe I missed this thread. Wonderful work, Ajax.
lightman
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Yeah,I was late.finding this thread,too!WOW,this is awesome!Looking foreward to seeing the revolver come back to life. Lightman
IsoMAcK
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Awesome Thread!
Ajax, Thank you for sharing this! Since July, I have been taking a second look at the rusty "relics" while, making my rounds with the local gun shops. I have an old Savage copy of the Winchester 1890 thats still shot every so often, but has lived in a barn for years along with a rusty Ballester Molina that might be good candidates for a starter project for me. I will be sure to follow your lead and post pics and videos of the process. Can't wait for the range report! - IsoMAcK
Ajax, Thank you for sharing this! Since July, I have been taking a second look at the rusty "relics" while, making my rounds with the local gun shops. I have an old Savage copy of the Winchester 1890 thats still shot every so often, but has lived in a barn for years along with a rusty Ballester Molina that might be good candidates for a starter project for me. I will be sure to follow your lead and post pics and videos of the process. Can't wait for the range report! - IsoMAcK
ooooooooo, I've always wanted a ballester molina.... if you decide that you're not interested in fixing her up, let me know
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Keaner
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You're making awesome progress! I can't believe this guy is finally almost done! I really really wish you were here in Oregon so that I could watch the first shots of this guy.
Make sure you get multiple camera guys for that one, I'm sure everyone here is thrilled to see this guy go bang.
Make sure you get multiple camera guys for that one, I'm sure everyone here is thrilled to see this guy go bang.
Patrick Gookin
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From the last 2 videos, it looks like your extractor is clocking hard. But then again, I can't watch the videos with great quality because of my internet connection. Is your firing pin stop snug? Have you tried cycling rounds through it?
BHP FAN
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I saw a Singer while I was standing watch in the 1970's.
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I rarely venture over to the handgun forums (rifles are just more my speed), but I was sucked in by this thread. I have always had dreams of doing things like this; I've never been in love with 1911s, but that one is awful pretty now and has a rich, mysterious history.
I will be checking in again periodically. I already burned too much time flipping through all 12 pages thus far... Keep up the great work, Ajax.
I will be checking in again periodically. I already burned too much time flipping through all 12 pages thus far... Keep up the great work, Ajax.
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