An early Navy Colt with a history..

[John Holbrook]

I acquired this beautiful Navy along with all equipment listed in the receipt several years ago from Lt. Bush's family in Seattle..

Lt. Bush was the Communications Officer aboard the USS MINNESOTA, and went to Russia in 1919 with the AEF after WW I. The grip inlay was done in the Phillipines in 1922..

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[Hobie]

That is very nice.

[John Holbrook]

Here is the display of the the Bush Colt and also a documented Colt from Pearl Harbor..

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[Hunter]

That is a excellent display of a interesting piece military history.

[Phil]

Here is the display of the the Bush Colt and also a documented Colt from Pearl Harbor..Wow. Fabulous guns and a beautiful display.

[mayagrafix]

What is the attachement to Bush Navy Colt holster? looks like a replacement for the belt hooks. was this an option for all holsters or only available to Navy personell?

[John Holbrook]

What is the attachement to Bush Navy Colt holster? looks like a replacement for the belt hooks. was this an option for all holsters or only available to Navy personell?

That is an original 1911 style swivel holster called the Model 1912 or usually the "Cavalry Holster", it has the belt hooks. It also came with two leather straps to tie it down to the thigh. The holster on the left is the more common Model 1915 without the swivel..

[191145]

"The holster on the left is the more common Model 1915 without the swivel.."
Isn't that 'M1916'?

[John Holbrook]

"The holster on the left is the more common Model 1915 without the swivel.."
Isn't that 'M1916'?

Correctamundo!!!!!!!

[Sgt. Quincannon]

John,
If it isn't too much trouble, could you post a close-up of the captions on that fine display? My aging eyes don't allow me to read the "fine print". Thanks for your continuing posting of photos of your magnificent collection.
Regards, Sgt. Q

[John Holbrook]

Here you go....

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[John Holbrook]

These are MY kinda relics. NIB firearms are pretty, however they have never be used for what they were created for!!! These old warhorses have "been there, and done that"!!!!!!!

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[exitwounds]

Truly a beautiful display Mr. Holbrook. Thanks for sharing it, and a great job on it too.

[Sgt. Quincannon]

And thank you, sir, for giving the visually impaired among us a close up of the captions. I really appreciate it.