neal Posted June 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) This year marks the 100th anniversary of the M1911 Colt .45. This venerable veteran is still in use by some units of the US military. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/155231-old-soldier/?do=findComment&comment=1714062'>More sharing options...
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pauledell Posted June 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2011 Neal, A most reliable weapon with impressive knock-down power. Your fine picture brings back memories. Several years ago I had a M1911A1 that performed quite well. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 25, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 25, 2011 Neal - A beautiful, warm shot worthy of inclusion in a firearms magazine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted June 25, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2011 I agree with Steve. This shot looks professional. Regards, Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Allsopp Posted June 25, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 25, 2011 I agree with Steve. This shot looks professional. Regards, Steve It does the inclusion of the round makes all the difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted June 26, 2011 It does the inclusion of the round makes all the difference. I would have included more ammo but this is the only round that I have which is contemporary to the pistol. The pistol was made mid 1917, the cartridge was made in 1918. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted June 26, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 26, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) a beautiful "portrait" of a beautiful pistol, and yes, the bullet adds a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted June 29, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 29, 2011 This is the one I own (here modeling in the layout for the cover of a mystery novel). As a detective novels writer I had to have one and, since I consider this pistol the most beautiful ever made, I bought it. It is an all original WWII USGI Colt M1911A1 .45 calibre, issued by the Springfield Armory in 1943. In short, the Leica of handguns Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/155231-old-soldier/?do=findComment&comment=1718254'>More sharing options...
pauledell Posted June 29, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 29, 2011 This is the one I own (here modeling in the layout for the cover of a mystery novel).As a detective novels writer I had to have one and, since I consider this pistol the most beautiful ever made, I bought it. It is an all original WWII USGI Colt M1911A1 .45 calibre, issued by the Springfield Armory in 1943. In short, the Leica of handguns Enrico, Indeed it is the Leica of handguns. This is similar to one that I owned years ago. Today, Sig-Sauer and Beretta are the reigning kings over here in the USA. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted June 29, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 29, 2011 Enrico,Indeed it is the Leica of handguns. This is similar to one that I owned years ago. Today, Sig-Sauer and Beretta are the reigning kings over here in the USA. Paul, none of them has only half the charm of this old beautiful pistol. Except for bits and pieces, the original project is not changed in hundred years and is the basis for any other semi-auto pistol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Jayant Posted July 6, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 6, 2011 Paul, none of them has only half the charm of this old beautiful pistol. Except for bits and pieces, the original project is not changed in hundred years and is the basis for any other semi-auto pistol. All you guys look dangerous>>>> and why not have insurances for your cameras instead of keeping guns! I undersand << PHOTOGRAPHERS LIKE SHOOTING AND THEY TRY TO ADAPT EVERY THING IN TO SHOOTING FORM >>;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted July 7, 2011 All you guys look dangerous>>>>and why not have insurances for your cameras instead of keeping guns! I have insurance on the guns, they're worth more than the cameras!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 8, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) I have insurance on the guns, they're worth more than the cameras!! I competed with the .45ACP. I've probably broken more than most have shot. My supplier got a bad batch of ejectors. Had to go through a whole box with a magnifying glass to find properly made spares. True story: I had a landlord who was particularly fond of his Colt Python revolver and wanted to get a permit to carry (required back then.) When he went to apply he asked, "What kind of reasons does a person use to get a permit" The secretary answered, "Well, the last one approved stated that upon occasion he carried a lot of cash." So this dimwit wrote, "Upon occasion I carry a very expensive handgun." Edited July 8, 2011 by pico 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted September 2, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 2, 2011 Hello Neal, can you tell me where the engraved horse is on this particular .45 ? in the middle of the patent or after the prehensive grooves thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted September 5, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 5, 2011 I'm not into guns but it's a lovely shot. ______________________ Regards, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted September 7, 2011 jc, Here is a shot of the Rampant Colt logo on this 1911 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/155231-old-soldier/?do=findComment&comment=1787438'>More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted September 11, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 11, 2011 jc, Here is a shot of the Rampant Colt logo on this 1911 Thank you Neal, it is where I supposed it was.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psamson Posted September 14, 2011 Share #18 Posted September 14, 2011 Love the photo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benqui Posted September 19, 2011 Share #19 Posted September 19, 2011 Really great photos guys, perfectly arranged!!!! But: Hope not to have any trouble with you Best regards Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted September 22, 2011 Share #20 Posted September 22, 2011 I am back again, for the Nth time. This is just a perfect "portrait", and it's been a pleasure to look at many times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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