Sneak Peak Of WWI Repro Back From John Harrison WOW

[d90king]

Thought I would share a couple of pics of my project from John Harrison. All I can say is WOW, he sent me these photos so I thought I would post them before vacation. I will have the pistol back when I get back from vacation just thought I would give a sneak peak of what's to come. I will post photos and description when I get back from Palm Beach. Enjoy pics of a piece of art.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC002292.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC00238.jpg

[Joni Lynn]

Looks pretty nice.
Enjoy your travels!

[Landman]

D90King,

That's beautiful! Especially the grips. I'm a sucker for ivory and those look like they have great grain. What's the reasoning behind the trigger? You just wanted something lighter?

Mike

[d90king]

Looks pretty nice.
Enjoy your travels!


Thanks Joni..... Vacation with my daughters is always a special time for me especially with my work load lately.

[d90king]

D90King,

That's beautiful! Especially the grips. I'm a sucker for ivory and those look like they have great grain. What's the reasoning behind the trigger? You just wanted something lighter?

Mike


Thanks Landman......The ivories are supposed to be really nice according to John. I did this gun as a full build and the trigger was just one of the things to address( I love short triggers). I have 2 others (WWI Repro's) that will stay the way they came from Colt. What you cant see in the pics is the hammer work witch is stunning. I have 2 other pics of it with the wood grips he also made for it that show the hammer a little maybe I will post those pics to.

[OD*]

Looks great Patrick! :appld:


Wanna sell the old trigger? :D

[Joni Lynn]

You know how the members here love photo's!!!

[d90king]

Looks great Patrick! :appld:


Wanna sell the old trigger? :D


Thanks Dan hope all is well with you and your family. No you cant buy it but you can have it. ;) I will probably sell all of the old parts from this pistol so maybe somebody else can do their own project. :D

[d90king]

You know how the members here love photo's!!!


Well okay then ;) A very different look... as you can see no hammer bite here. :p

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[Landman]

Really beautiful pistol! I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[OD*]

Thanks Dan hope all is well with you and your family. No you cant buy it but you can have it. ;) I will probably sell all of the old parts from this pistol so maybe somebody else can do their own project. :D
I'll buy all the small parts from the pistol, Patrick. http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif

[OD*]

Well okay then ;) A very different look... as you can see no hammer bite here. :p

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC04900.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC04896.jpg
That is cool, very "old school."

[d90king]

I'll buy all the small parts from the pistol, Patrick. http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif


No problem, you will have the barrel and everything else that came from Colt.

[d90king]

That is cool, very "old school."


That is what I had hoped for a retro build like the early days. :D The gold bead looks cool to me.

[d90king]

Really beautiful pistol! I'm sure you will enjoy it.


Thanks Landman I cant wait until it arrives when I get back from vacation. I am really looking forward to seeing Doug Turnbull's finish in person.

[dogdollar]

Thought I would share a couple of pics of my project from John Harrison. All I can say is WOW, he sent me these photos so I thought I would post them before vacation. I will have the pistol back when I get back from vacation just thought I would give a sneak peak of what's to come. I will post photos and description when I get back from Palm Beach. Enjoy pics of a piece of art.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC002292.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC00238.jpg


So what's left to do?
That looks amazing, by the way...........the nitre blued grip screws and pins just ROCK.....
DD

[d90king]

So what's left to do?
That looks amazing, by the way...........
DD


Thanks Tim, I think he is done. It has been test fired and photographed. I am leaving for vacation and dont want anybody to sign for it but me because they wont be able to get in the safe so he will ship it when I get back.

[daveohno]

It turned out very well!

[dogdollar]

Thanks Tim, I think he is done. It has been test fired and photographed. I am leaving for vacation and dont want anybody to sign for it but me because they wont be able to get in the safe so he will ship it when I get back.

I'll be happy to sign for it for you then just send it up there when you get back.
DD :)

[Joni Lynn]

Nice looking wood grips. You're going to have fun at the range with it.

[d90king]

It turned out very well!



Thanks Dave.. I am very pleased with it and cant wait to see it in person.

[d90king]

I'll be happy to sign for it for you then just send it up there when you get back.
DD :)


I was waiting on that one. :D

[d90king]

Nice looking wood grips. You're going to have fun at the range with it.


I wasn't sure how the ivory would hold up at the range so I wanted a set that I wouldn't worry about.

[paul45]

Darn....that is so nice I think I have to slap myself.

[d90king]

Darn....that is so nice I think I have to slap myself.


Thanks Paul I think we got it just right. :D When I look at the pics I have had to slap myself. :o

[A.B.]

Wow!!! :appld: :appld: :appld: :appld: :appld:

I'll second the cheers for the nitre blue. And everything! That's...perfect!

[Lucho]

Excellent looking pistol !!!!! :appld:

[MoneyTree]

Very , very nice pistol ! http://smileyonline.free.fr/images/gif/bravo/vignette/thumbnails/1036535672_gif.gif

[d90king]

Wow!!! :appld: :appld: :appld: :appld: :appld:

I'll second the cheers for the nitre blue. And everything! That's...perfect!


Thanks A.B, the Nitre blue pins and screws were nice little touches that made it perfect.

[d90king]

Excellent looking pistol !!!!! :appld:


Thanks Lucho, it will be very accurate with the Kart barrel and I know what a fan of accuracy you are. ;)

[d90king]

Very , very nice pistol ! http://smileyonline.free.fr/images/gif/bravo/vignette/thumbnails/1036535672_gif.gif



Thank you Money.... I look forward to getting it to the range.

[leade45]

Thanks A.B, the Nitre blue pins and screws were nice little touches that made it perfect.

d90king, did John need to do any refinishing of the pistol?? I see the pins but how about the frame/slide??

Also, what wood grips are those?

Very nice gun :appld: .

[d90king]

d90king, did John need to do any refinishing of the pistol?? I see the pins but how about the frame/slide??

Also, what wood grips are those?

Very nice gun :appld: .


Yes the pistol was refinished by Doug Turnbull in the same Carbonia Blue. He polished all the flats w/1200 before it was sent off to finish. The pins are Nitre blued ones that is why they stand out. The grips are walnut I believe but will double check, they where made for the pistol by John.

[Lucho]

Thanks Lucho, it will be very accurate with the Kart barrel and I know what a fan of accuracy you are. ;)

I get excited when I hear Kart barrel !!! :appld: :appld: enjoy your awesome pistol. !!!! :appld:

[wetidlerjr]

I wasn't sure how the ivory would hold up at the range so I wanted a set that I wouldn't worry about.

I like the wood grips better. It's hard to beat nice wood and it really gives a nice contrast to the blue of the pistol.
This is an excellent pistol that I would be proud to own and I am sure you are very happy with how it turned out. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-035.gif

[Ping Ping]

Absolutely stunning, Patrick. This has been a lot of waiting, but John has created you a masterpiece. He put a lot of love and effort into that build. Everytime I spoke with him recently, he was working on it and really enjoying the process and results. That will be a fine compliment to an already enviable collection.

Hope your vacation is relaxing and satisfying.

[elijdub]

WOW!!!! Patick that is an absolutely beautiful pistol, showcasing John's outstanding work (as usual ;))! Another big thumbs up for the nitre blue pins! I prefer the walnut also...John does such a good job with those...better than others i've seen by 'smiths on his "level".
That is maybe the coolest looking grip safety i've ever seen! I've always wanted to actuate/use a slightly extended model like that...as a matter of fact, i'm slooooowly working on something similar with Jason Burton for MY Commander :).
I like the bob'd hammer too. Very cool... The whole pistol is just slick :cool:.

Enjoy your vaca! I just got back from a much-needed surfing and fishing trip in Hatteras, NC...very relaxing :sleep: :).


p.s. i'll be really curious to know what you think about the slightly extended grip safety.

[d90king]

I like the wood grips better. It's hard to beat nice wood and it really gives a nice contrast to the blue of the pistol.
This is an excellent pistol that I would be proud to own and I am sure you are very happy with how it turned out. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-035.gif


Thanks you, sorry for the delay just getting back in the swing of things since vaca.... This is a pistol that I am very proud of for sure. :D

[d90king]

Absolutely stunning, Patrick. This has been a lot of waiting, but John has created you a masterpiece. He put a lot of love and effort into that build. Everytime I spoke with him recently, he was working on it and really enjoying the process and results. That will be a fine compliment to an already enviable collection.

Hope your vacation is relaxing and satisfying.


Thanks Ping, It was worth all the wait and planning in the end. Vacation was great and much needed. I will put up some pics of my own this week when I get time.

[d90king]

WOW!!!! Patick that is an absolutely beautiful pistol, showcasing John's outstanding work (as usual ;))! Another big thumbs up for the nitre blue pins! I prefer the walnut also...John does such a good job with those...better than others i've seen by 'smiths on his "level".
That is maybe the coolest looking grip safety i've ever seen! I've always wanted to actuate/use a slightly extended model like that...as a matter of fact, i'm slooooowly working on something similar with Jason Burton for MY Commander :).
I like the bob'd hammer too. Very cool... The whole pistol is just slick :cool:.

Enjoy your vaca! I just got back from a much-needed surfing and fishing trip in Hatteras, NC...very relaxing :sleep: :).


p.s. i'll be really curious to know what you think about the slightly extended grip safety.


Thanks Eli, sorry for the delay in response. John did a outstanding job on this project and is a true gentleman to work with. His work on the hammer and GS are outstanding. Doug Turnbull's work on the finish was great too. The Nitre pins add a great touch. I will post my pics this week as time permits. Glad you had a great vacation.

[1911FXR]

Your new pistol is absolutely stunning. I look forward to more pics and a range report.

[d90king]

Your new pistol is absolutely stunning. I look forward to more pics and a range report.


Thank you, I will be working on some good pics this week and hope to get to the range soon.