belt sanded 1917

[bricktop]

I have purchased a Colt ser. # 202,xxx for $500.This poor thing has been brutally sanded and polished all of the lettering is off the slide and us property off the frame.

[TattooPaul]

With some pics it'd be easier to see how damaged it is. it there's enough metal left, folks like Doug Turnbull's company can work magic with finish and rollmarks/stampings if you have a specimen worth the expense of restoration.

If not, inspect it well, put in some fresh springs and make it a shooter if it passes a close-up once over…

[Hawkmoon]

Paul, Bricktop is in Uruguay. I don't think he'll be able to send the pistol to Turnbull.

[TattooPaul]

My bad - I didn't look at the location, obviously. Sorry for typing before paying attention to details…

[1saxman]

I hope he doesn't post pics - I really don't want to see the mutilation.

[rondawg]

Uh, his location says Creston Iowa?

[TattooPaul]

He must have revised it recently...

[bricktop]

hey guys i would post pics of the fallen soldier but my camera stinks.you can see it on gunsamerica colt 1911/1917 project pistol 994843124. once i got it its not so bad .it is still rather tight and cycles hollowpoints.i love beatup war pistols

[Johnny Peppers]

i love beatup war pistols
Abused pistols need love too.

"The pistol was blood spatttered and now pitted."

I love the sellers story. It is never anything but blood that rusts them.

[bricktop]

the clip is two toned of course,but has a rusty hand print on the right side .would like to know full story if theres one.