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I’ve posted several Marvels over the years…. This one may just be the most spectacular of them all… I received this today direct out of Bobs personal collections. Bob told me he started the built in 2008… and put it in his safe until recently. I’ll post a video showing off this 6” 9mm Long...

Although this pistol has been documented here on the forum, I still wanted to share! Nothing like Quality video that really captures the beauty of a pistol! In the video, I try to give my personal impressions, some history, and really highlight what makes this special to me! I am trying to...

As most guys in the forum know, I’m a big fan of original Bob Marvel Guns:). That said, they are not easily found and when you do find them, most have been shot out. Figured I would post some pics of a recent buy that I personally think is one of the finest examples of Bobs work that I’ve seen...

Anyone have the deets on this? Found this accidentally on an image-search. Looks like a Sig Sauer type slide on a Caspian 1911 Govt frame. Bob Marvel had something to do with it..... Also looks like it had a NHC "Border Special" style front-strap scallop before it got the Marvel treatment...

Hey ya’ll! If anyone has followed my posts over the years, you would likely know I am a huge Bob Marvel fan! The NH guns are fine but I am referring to actual guns that came out of Bob Marvels shop. Over the years I’ve come across a handful of owners but in all honesty, if I were counting...

Around a year ago I was lucky enough to score an original Marvel that Bob built back in the late 90's. The gun was chambered in 45acp. That gun has been a very special for me, and one thats well documented here! You can go back and look over the original post if you would like. Last week, I...

Every once in a while you come up on something that’ could be a very special find, or something that could be a total dud. Today was one of those days... I’m never the person to buy something without being 100% sure I know what I’m getting. After telling myself, and my understanding wife I...

Addicts... WOW:) Its been a bit since I posted any 1911 related stuff-- so here I am. Today I am proud to post a 1911 I have sought after for years... Its a full boat Bob Marvel custom pistol. Recently, I stumbled onto this and had the chance to buy it. I seriously couldn't pass on it. For...