Attached is a Colt Model 1908 pistol that belonged to my grandfather. Included in the photo is his military "calling card", University of Illinois collar insignia and his WW1 Elgin wristwatch he wore during the war. My grandfather was a Senior at the University of Illinois in 1917-18 and left early in 1918 to join the Army as an officer. Of all people, his Geology professor (Elmer Ekblaw) gifted the pistol to him to use as his personal sidearm in the service. Mr Ekblaw purchased the pistol and holster in 1913 in New York City at Abercrombie and Fitch. Mr Ekblaw was a member of the Crockerland Expedition which journeyed to the north polar regions in 1913-1917 and carried this very pistol as his sidearm. Lots of history! My son and I put a few rounds through it every year.
Kim
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