I posted some pics of this one in the 80-present section a few weeks ago but this is the more age appropriate subforum. I hadn't rec'd the gun yet and was looking for any info I could get on it but no joy. Now I have it in hand and have spoken to the builder and have a bit more info, also took some better pics of it so I figured I'd repost it here.
It is a 28-2 customized and converted to .45acp by Marc Krebs of 1911 and AK fame. According to Marc, the gun is a one off piece he built for an IL cop back around 1987, he's the one that came up with the "CROWBAR" name. It has a 6" 25-2 barrel cut down to 4" and ported, and a 25-2 cylinder. The original adjustable rear sight hase been removed and the top strap and top of the barrel have been serrated, also, a fixed rear sight has been cut into the frame and serrated and a custom front sight added to match. The hammer has been bobbed and serrated, it has a wide, smooth target trigger, and the front of the trigger guard has been narrowed on the right side, in the fashion of the old "semi" or "half-fitz" treatment. It has also been round butted and the custom grips have ivory inserts with little crowbars scrimshawed on them. The action is as smooth an slick as you'd expect considering the rest of the work.
Marc couldn't recall all of the details of the build but the gun speaks for itself. It is in excellent condition and came in a very nice presentation case. I've only had the time to put a few rounds through it but it seems to be a very nice shooter, fast and accurate, and the sights are quick to acquire. I think it's a pretty cool older custom and makes a nice additon to my little collection.
It is a 28-2 customized and converted to .45acp by Marc Krebs of 1911 and AK fame. According to Marc, the gun is a one off piece he built for an IL cop back around 1987, he's the one that came up with the "CROWBAR" name. It has a 6" 25-2 barrel cut down to 4" and ported, and a 25-2 cylinder. The original adjustable rear sight hase been removed and the top strap and top of the barrel have been serrated, also, a fixed rear sight has been cut into the frame and serrated and a custom front sight added to match. The hammer has been bobbed and serrated, it has a wide, smooth target trigger, and the front of the trigger guard has been narrowed on the right side, in the fashion of the old "semi" or "half-fitz" treatment. It has also been round butted and the custom grips have ivory inserts with little crowbars scrimshawed on them. The action is as smooth an slick as you'd expect considering the rest of the work.
Marc couldn't recall all of the details of the build but the gun speaks for itself. It is in excellent condition and came in a very nice presentation case. I've only had the time to put a few rounds through it but it seems to be a very nice shooter, fast and accurate, and the sights are quick to acquire. I think it's a pretty cool older custom and makes a nice additon to my little collection.
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