Old iron, bent leather, bones & one lucky gun show later...

[SAFireman]

Gentlemen,

As some of you folks know, I have been on the hunt for a Colt Commercial 1911 for some time.....well, I finally found one that spoke to me (and I could afford it without a 2nd and 3rd mortgage ). I found this old Colt a few shows ago and have had a big 'ol grin ever since.....

At the very same show that we found my dad's very first registered magnum, I came across some nice leather that just begged to be paired with the old Colt. And a big thanks to our very own ironman for helping find the bone to match.

The last photos are of the other two holsters that fit 4" K frames (I have not found the guns to match the leather yet, but I am looking).

Without further ado.....here are the photos.....if you have some old iron, bent leather, and bone - post 'em up!

My new favorite Colt - a 1919 Commercial

The 1919 Commercial with new (old) leather

Alternate leather for saddle duty (retention strap)

The 1911 holsters together....maybe I can find a mag pouch to match one day?

The other two holsters that I found (K frame)

These holsters all started their lives here in Texas (three of them here in San Antonio)....they all seem to have made it back home....I wish that they could talk, I bet the stories would be a hoot.

 

[Alpo]

DANGER WILL ROBINSON. DANGER! DANGER!

You must, immediately, throw all four of them in the trash. They are just too dangerous to own.

They all expose the trigger.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
Nice leather.
Reference the two "K" Frame Holsters- isn't the restraining straps normally longer with this style holster ?

 

[SAFireman]

I'll see you DANGEROUS and RAISE you a.....

DANGER WILL ROBINSON. DANGER! DANGER!

You must, immediately, throw all four of them in the trash. They are just too dangerous to own.

They all expose the trigger.

I'll see your DANGEROUS and RAISE you a:

Now before you get too excited, this was a method of carry by a very famous lawman from 'round my parts.....maybe you have heard of the Lone Wolf?

 

[SAFireman]

Hi:
Nice leather.
Reference the two "K" Frame Holsters- isn't the restraining straps normally longer with this style holster ?

Thanks Jimmy,

I have seen iterations of the Tom Threepersons holsters that have a long thong. If these were cut, it was a long time ago....I would bet that most folks just trimmed them to their liking?

 

[ringo1597]

Lone Wolf Gonzaullas...

 

[Xfuzz]

1957 Vintage 44 mag with old floral Lawrence rig...

 

[Muley Gil]

Back in my college days, there was a local gun shop that I near about lived in. One of the guns on display was a Colt's Government Model, serial number C88. Of course, I couldn't afford it.

Fast forward about 20 years. I was at a Bimngham, Alabama gun show and there on a table was C88! The owner told me that the gun had belonged to his father, who sold it in the early '70s. I told him that it sat in a gunshop in Auburn for several years. He found in the late '80s and bought it back.

 

[Xfuzz]

1968 Colt 38 super w/El Paso Rig..

 

[SAFireman]

We have a winner!

Lone Wolf Gonzaullas...

Larry, you sir are correct!

Someone, long ago, was telling me a story about that fabled Texas Ranger.....apparently he was at somewhat of a formal event, an elderly lady sidled up to Gonzaullas and questioned him about his carry rig.....she asked "....isn't that thing dangerous???" his reply went something like ".....well, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be carrying it"


....of course Gonzaullas was carrying a very nice engraved 1911 with the trigger guard removed.....I have yet to feel the need to butcher up one of my hard earned Colt's in that manner....

 

[ColbyBruce]

The first Colt .38 Super I ever owned was an alloy frame Commander. A previous owner had drilled a hole in the grip safety and in the back strap where a roll pin could be inserted to hold the grip safety in when the gun was assembled.

 

[153]

Some bent leather and old 1950's iron:

 

[Lee Barner]

I found this 1919 Commercial about a year ago and the Lewis holster last summer. despite the hammer bite, I love these old Colts. lee

 

[SAFireman]

I found this 1919 Commercial about a year ago and the Lewis holster last summer. despite the hammer bite, I love these old Colts. lee

Very nice Lee!

I have gotten bitten a few times when shooting the 1919, but it is little more than a small red spot on my hand. I have really enjoyed shooting the old Colt.

Thanks for sharing guys!

 

[Old Corp]

VERY nice!
And now you've planted this 'old commercial Colt' seed in my brain......thanks alot!

My only 'old' 1911 is a 1917-era Colt that I sort of inherited. It was being worn by my SIL's Dad when he was blown off the deck of the West Virginia one morning at Pearl Harbor. He went on to be a Navy Officer - lifer and kept the gun. It's been all over the world and looks terrible.

 

[Lee Barner]

Old Corp, it doesn't look terrible, it has character and is one you really wish could talk. lee

 

[fat tom]

An early 50's Colt .38 Super with a Heiser. Ivory is bone,right?



f.t.

 

[tops]

I'll see your DANGEROUS and RAISE you a:

Now before you get too excited, this was a method of carry by a very famous lawman from 'round my parts.....maybe you have heard of the Lone Wolf?

For me that is no more dangerous than carrying a striker fired with one in the barrel. (I won't do either one.) Larry

 

[turnerriver]

I'm in. 1960's vintage Government Model in a Myres holster.

Regards,
turnerriver

 

[lawandorder]

Brace o .45s and a thuty thuty...........................