Lookee what walked into the Spokane gunshow!!!!

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Thanks Bill. I've followed John's posts for many years but never asked him outright. The fabulous 1911's he posts as well as his professional level photography are like a gift and it never really mattered to me what he did to be so successful. His knowledge and expertise on all the navy 1911's did seem to come from a Navy background but I never knew.

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[John Holbrook]

Thanks Bill. I've followed John's posts for many years but never asked him outright. The fabulous 1911's he posts as well as his professional level photography are like a gift and it never really mattered to me what he did to be so successful. His knowledge and expertise on all the navy 1911's did seem to come from a Navy background but I never knew.

I served in the US NAVY from 1950-1970. I retired as an E-7 CPO. I spent most of my Naval Service flying, most notably as an Enlisted Bombardier/Navigator in the Douglas A3D Skywarrior. I flew over 3,000 hrs and made over 300 carrier landings and cat shots!!! I served in Vietnam, was wounded twice and recieved a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.
I have attached a link to one of my adventures in 'Nam...

After retirement I spent many years as a Computer Engineer for GE, installing and maintaining computers in travel agencies and airports on a contract for American Airlines. My father was a South Texas sheriff and I began a love for the 1911, as I started shooting his Colt Government Model at 8 years old! BTW, I still have his old Colt!

I have suffered two mild strokes, but by golly, I have proven VERY HARD TO KILL!!!!!

I moved to Missoula, MT in April because I wanted to live here! I am currently writing an autobiography plus a photo book of the 1911s I have collected. So I stay busy!!!!!! Anyway, thanks for asking. I have led an interesting and exciting life, and am still going strong.......

If You're Serious, Get A .45! The Colt M1911A1 in Combat

Here is a photo of me and my father of my first deer in Sinton, Texas, and I still own the Winchester!!

[tabbat8]

i've got a 94 winnie too... passed down through the family by the original purchaser.... the serial number is a hand- stamped 5 digit serial in the 65xxx series, and at least one serial site says it was made in 1896. that fits the family records.
along with the flip-up sight on the barrel, it has a factory installed flip-up post sight rearward of the hammer. as much as i yearn to take my son out shooting with it, and despite the claim thyat the nickel-steel barrel is for smokeless powder, i'm leery of putting any modern loads through it.