Classic guns: The legendary 1911

This message was sent to {EMAIL} January 9, 2018   [Home]( [Advanced Search]( [Buyer's Tools]( [Seller's Tools]( [Subscribe](   [Search Archive]( [Search Past Issues]( [View Web Version]( [ENews Advertising](      TOP NEWS --------------------------------------------------------------- [Classic guns: The legendary 1911]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Digest More has probably been written about the Colt 1911 series of pistols than any other handgun. Without a doubt, it's the most popular handgun design in the United States and in many other parts of the world. The .45 Auto 1911 was the official U.S. military sidearm from 1911 to 1986 — through WWI and WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. To this day, the 1911A1 is still in service with some Special Forces units of the Army, Navy and the Marine Corps.  [READ MORE]( .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Don't Miss Your Chance to Win]( - [Prepper Support Giveaway]( - [On-Target Giveaway]( - [Prepper Support Giveaway 2]( - [Gun Giveaway Contest]( [A first look at 2018's new guns]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Rifleman Every Fall the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers hosts a trade show that offers attendees a sneak peek at some of the products slated for release in the new year. With national firearm sales leveling off, thanks to a gun-friendly administration taking office this year, manufacturers are dusting off some new and interesting models that have been tucked away for a time such as this.  [READ MORE]( [Colt's legendary Cobra has been updated for reissue]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Magazine It is said St. Patrick ran all the snakes out of Ireland. However, he has nothing on whoever removed the "sixgun snakes" from the Colt stable. But what was most missed by many seeking a 6-shot snubbie for concealed carry, of course, was the .38 Special Cobra. And now it's back. But first a bit of Colt's "pocket pistol" history. The market for CCW handguns is no new thing. Colt first answered the call with the 1848 Baby Dragoon and 1849 Wells Fargo.  [READ MORE](     .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT     [Browning's BPS turns 40]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Times Though he was long gone by the time his namesake company released its first modern slide-action shotgun, John Moses Browning had a hand in the development of the modern Browning BPS. In 1915, Browning was working on a hammerless pump shotgun that utilized a bottom feeding and ejection design, a gun that would, in later years and with a few improvements, become the Remington Model 17.  [READ MORE]( [Handgun lore: Smith & Wesson Lemon Squeezer]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Life I was sitting at my computer writing when my friend Priscilla came into my office and set this revolver on my desk with a solid thunk. Its splotchy, worn finish showed decades of hard use. "What do you think it's worth?" she asked. That's always a tricky question, value being such a subjective thing. But I knew what she meant: Was the revolver extraordinary or rare, potentially a high-dollar treasure?  [READ MORE]( .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Turnbull Finished Ruger Mark IV]( The Turnbull Finished series is a collection of historically significant firearms that are finished using Turnbull’s signature methods to produce a classic gun worthy of being an instant family heirloom. Iconic models from Ruger are among this collection that honors legendary American gunmakers. [Browse the Turnbull Finished Ruger Mark IV family.]( International&utm_content=Finished&utm_term) [America's first .50: Springfield Model 66 Needle rifle .50-70]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( & Ammo When most people think of an American military .50 caliber, the round that comes to mind (deservedly so) is the .50 BMG. It is one of the world's great machine-gun and long-range sniping loads, adaptable to a number of different situations and in constant service since its introduction in 1918. Still, it was far from being the first .50 round used by the U.S. For that we have to go back well over a century to the inception of the self-contained cartridge itself.  [READ MORE](    FEATURED LISTINGS --------------------------------------------------------------- [Colt Government .45ACP (C12881)]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI # 100892162 Description: Colt Government .45ACP caliber pistol. Rare factory engraved Colt 1911 belonging to General John Considine. Gun was made in 1930 and letters as a seen. 80% Factory original blue remains on the metal and all engraving is nice and sharp. The grips are carved steer head and appear to be factory. On right hand side on edge of slide is an area of pitting. Bore has strong rifling with pitting in the grooves. Gun comes with a Mexican style piteado holster and numerous medals that belonged to General Considine. Considine was a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army and a General in the Guatemalan military. He was loaned to the Guatemalan government to train their troops. Also included with this set are numerous pictures of Considine from when he was with the Guatemalan forces. There is also a picture of General Considine wearing the holster and his gun. Historical and attractive gun and rig. Price: 21,500.00 SELLER: Collectors Firearms  [READ MORE]( [Early Pre-War Colt National Match .45ACP w/Factory Letter Manufactured 1932]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI# 100955326 Description: This is a HIGHLY COVETED Colt PRE-WAR Colt National Match .45ACP Semi-Auto Pistol MANUFACTURED in 1932! This SOUGHT after gun also comes with a COLT FACTORY LETTER, Date of SHIPMENT, 1932! Features include a 5" barrel with a MINT bore and MB in a CIRCLE stamped on it denoting NATIONAL MATCH BARREL, PRISTINE checkered walnut grips, TWO TONE MAGAZINE, fixed front sight, adjustable for windage rear sight and it's HI-POLISHED original COLT FACTORY BLUED FINISH! Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: COLT Model: NATIONAL MATCH Serial Number: C163049 Price: $8200.00 SELLER: RICHARD CROSIER FINE FIREARMS  [READ MORE]( [Browning BPS Medallion 20 ga]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI# 100943699 Description: The Browning BPS Medallion features Gloss finish Grade II/III Walnut stock and forearm, deeply blued steel receiver engraved with game birds in flight, and dual steel action bars to give the BPS enhanced reliability. The bottom feed and ejection port. leaves one less port for dirt and debris to enter the action. Also, a left handed shooter won't end up ejecting empty hulls into their face. Combined with the top tang safety, this gun is truly ambidextrous. Manufacturer: Miroku Model: BPS Medallion Serial Number: Varies Chambers: 3" Condition: New Barrels: 28" Action: Pump Gauge: 20 Stock: Walnut Stock Comb: 1 5/8" Stock Heel: 1 7/8" LOP: 14 1/4" Rib: Vent Rib Finish: Blued Weight: 7 lbs Chokes: Invector Item Location: Springfield, MO Price: $749.97 SELLER: Bass Pro Shops Springfield  [READ MORE]( [Browning Model BPS 12 GA Field]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI# 100870033 Description: Manufacturer: Made in Japan. Caliber: 12 GA Chambers: 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch. Metal Condition: Very good with light handling marks. Wood Condition: Very good with handling marks. Bore Condition: Very clean, bright and shiny. Barrels: 30 inches with a ventilated rib. Stock: Checkered walnut pistol grip. Stock Dimensions: LOP 14 1/8 inches. Fore End: Checkered walnut with finger grooves. Butt Pad: Browning rubber recoil pad. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. Sights: Metal front bead. Chokes: Fixed Full. Item Location: Richfield, WI Price: $499.99 SELLER: Cabelas Richfield  [READ MORE](   GunsInternational.com eNews --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with GunsInternational.com [Recent Issues]( [Subscribe]( [Unsubscribe]( [Advertise]( [Web Version]( [Colby Horton]( Vice President of Publishing, 469-420-2601 | [Download media kit]( [Dennis Hall, Executive Editor, 469-420-2656 | ]( news]( GunsInternational.com 36181 E. Lake Road, Suite 308 | Palm Harbor, FL 34685 | | 727-786-7441  | [Contact Us]( [Learn how]( to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063