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A Hero's Colt 1911

Discussion in '1911 Photo Gallery' started by Greg Derr, May 24, 2019.

  1. May 24, 2019 #1
    Greg Derr

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    1914 Colt Navy carried by a US navy hero. This one stays as is.
     
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  3. May 24, 2019 #2
    blue steel 55

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    Kinda makes the little hairs on ones arm stand at attention!
     
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  5. May 24, 2019 #3
    Capthobo

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    I see a 1898 Spanish Campaign medal there. Would like to see the sidearm from that one.

    Nice display there. I’m saluting to that.
     
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  6. May 24, 2019 #4
    nikerret

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    Story?
     
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  7. May 25, 2019 #5
    Greg Derr

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    I am writing a story for American Handgunner on this piece . There was no one in the family to pass it to so I am the new guardian.
     
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  8. May 25, 2019 #6
    blue steel 55

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    Remember me Cuz?
     
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  9. May 25, 2019 #7
    Usp45ct

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    I am speechless.

    Awesome
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2019 #8
    Zombie101

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    Was he MOH recipient?
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2019 #9
    FWoo45

    FWoo45 Well-Known Member

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    Phenomenal Greg. Way to honor those that earned it. Thanks for sharing.
    Edit to add that I'm looking forward to the article. Is that saber from the same hero?
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2019 #10
    1L26

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    Doesn't get much cooler than that!
     
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  13. Jul 13, 2019 #11
    SLAM37

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    Absolutely outstanding. What an honor ... I can only imagine how humbling it would be to hold this piece in your hands.
     
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