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 1911 Restoration
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04/12/23 02:04 AM
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The Dude Abides
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Pretty cool video. Guy has skills.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: 1911 Restoration
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04/12/23 10:36 PM
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R83steve
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Sweet. I might have been ready to hang it on the wall in my shop if I found one that bad of shape
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Re: 1911 Restoration
[Re: The Dude Abides]
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04/13/23 12:40 AM
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RiverRider
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None of that looked terribly difficult, but I'd never have been optimistic enough to even begin. I sure wouldn't have bothered with hot bluing, either. I guess using the original springs that were in the gun were just part of the fun but I would have replaced them, and I bet he did too after proving it would fire. I guess it just goes to show you what a little effort can do for you.
"For Sale - vintage 1911, finish is a little worn and gun could use a some TLC."
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Kqs020H.jpg) "Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: 1911 Restoration
[Re: The Dude Abides]
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04/13/23 01:55 AM
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WhataburgerEatr
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I don’t know, I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night and am pretty sure those efforts are half baked at best. Calling it a restoration is a LONG shot, but at least he didn’t cerakote it.
I’d also bet good money he promoted the destruction of that gun for the videos sake.
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Re: 1911 Restoration
[Re: RiverRider]
#8832927
04/13/23 02:03 AM
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unclebubba
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None of that looked terribly difficult, but I'd never have been optimistic enough to even begin. I sure wouldn't have bothered with hot bluing, either. I guess using the original springs that were in the gun were just part of the fun but I would have replaced them, and I bet he did too after proving it would fire. I guess it just goes to show you what a little effort can do for you.
"For Sale - vintage 1911, finish is a little worn and gun could use a some TLC." I was thinking the same thing about the springs.
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Re: 1911 Restoration
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#8833595
04/14/23 01:38 AM
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RevolverFan
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Woulda thought that thing was way past gone how cool
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