Thanks very much Cal.
Jesse Harpe was one of the first gun smiths to do accuracy jobs on 1911s and he had some parts made with his name on them... most often seen is the barrel bushing. I think the Marines used some of his parts... in fact I have been told he did some guns for them... which is what I am hoping will turn up.
Jesse was a great gentleman... it would be great to see one of his guns survive.
V/r
Chuck
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Originally posted by calmex:
I don't know. But I can find out. My best friend here has the gun. It's registered as a .22, but of course he has the .45 slide and barrel hidden at home. I'll ask him to check and get back to you on that.
Phil told me that the .45 had been accurized by the Marine Corp Armourers. It also had Hi-viz fixed sights installed, front strap checkering, and a reworked trigger. Nice gun, for the time period.
So I have the 4th last gun of the Pre-War 27 style. Well, one cannot complain, can one?
Cheers!
Cal
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