Thanks so much. It's truly a labour of love. I really enjoy anything WWII related and to be able in a very small way to actually be able to "preserve" a piece of History, is quite a rewarding feeling. Besides, I'm gettin' paid to do it! Take care.
Jason, you did a beautiful job and I learned a thing or two from your videos. One of my pet peeves is when people get overzealous with the buffing and polishing.
Nice to see someone bring these old firearms back to life and looking great. Not all WW1/WW2 1911's are collector items and should be left alone. the ones you work on and fix are now being shot and enjoyed. Keep up the great work---
Good Day. Glad you like it. So many people hate Restored Guns, thinking that they're ruined once Restored. I'm trying my best to change that way of thinking. There's far too many that are rough, needing Restoration. So what do we do with those, just let the Rust eat them away? Somehow that's better? People need to get those Romantic notions out of their heads that every Ding and Scratch in every .45 was done during the Battle of the Bulge or some other nonsense. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment. I'm thankful that you appreciate the effort that goes into bringing these Historic artifacts back to their former glory. We have to save this stuff. This cost of this particular job was somewhere around $800.00 give or take. Can't quite remember exactly. Would have been more for Laser engraving and more again if Annealing and Heat treating had been needed. I try to keep the costs down but the more services the gun needs, the more expensive the rebuild. Thanks.
Great refinishing and looks period correct to boot! I JUST bought a 1944 Ithaca British Lend/Lease 1911A1 at a pawnshop of all places that has a pretty but shiny bluing job. Looking to get it brought back to an original finish.
We have a new Exporter who will process all of the Export/Import Paperwork for only $100.00. You'll still have Shipping and possibly Duty to Pay but that's it. Incredible Deal. Way cheaper than any other Firearms Exporter. He's also an FFL. I can provide Contact Info for Him if interested. Thanks. Glad you like the finished Product.
great job. The pistol looked rough to begin with. Too bad about losing the Birmingham Nitro Proof. You sure got the pistol looking smooth and sharp. It is a hard call as to remove the dent or not. There is always something to give it away as a refinish. Thanks for posting your videos and showing us your work!!!
Thanks for the compliment. I'm happy with the end result. It is too bad when you have to lose any original markings, but you have to look at the overall job. The "greater" good. It could have been "duplicated" by Laser but customer chose not to. Sometimes the budget can't get it all done. I understand. It's always a dilemna when to add weld and when not to. Thanks again.....................Nick.
Good day. I test fired this pistol upon completion and she didn't miss a beat. I'm no expert on any particular weapon but from my research it appears that every original factory issued 1911A1 barrel was in fact Blued and not Parkerized, even though the entire pistol was Parked. I understand that some replacement barrels were parked. I'm interested in hearing more about this. Let me know. I'm always learning. Thanks.
@rrhmorgan that is a judgment call...the only thing that was changed was the finish...which was practically gone anyhow. To me (at least in terms of dollars) I would consider it just as valuable as he kept pretty much all the parts, and added several decades back into the pistol
Awesome work. Random question, say I wanted GI type sights on a custom 1911, but wanted a tritium front sight, could you parkerize the sight with the tritium insert?
Nice work but make no mistake, value is diminished greatly when you refinish one of these pistols. It looks pretty but it is not historically original. 10 times out of 10 times collectors prefer original pistols with scratches gouges and yes, even pitting over one that’s made to look brand new. It would make a great shooter but it’s nothing now to collect.
Y have one ITHACA GUN 1911 property to de US ARMY and "rescue" when de USA Army intruder to México in persecusion a Pancho Villa in the battle El Carrizal !!!!!! when the US Army are retired in mexican territory for the Mexican Army. Ief you intersentig. Response this message ......(Mexican Citizen 80 years ,fille , fronm Mexican Revolutionari 1911
Good Day. Yes, that's rough alright. We get quite a few in here even worse than that. I'm just completing a 1945 Colt that was buffed almost to oblivion. There's many that go through here that I don't Video. Lots of abused Guns out there. Thanks.
That's OK, I understand their Point of View. I'm used to hearing the negative Comments. Doesn't bother me. I know that I've improved these Guns that I restore. Their Future will be much better now that they've had some TLC. There's way more neglected ones that need attention than mint Vault Guns. And I'm here to do just that. Keep 'em comin'. Thanks.
My sidearm in Korea,1976,mine was more greenish.....nice restore.
Thanks so much. It's truly a labour of love. I really enjoy anything WWII related and to be able in a very small way to actually be able to "preserve" a piece of History, is quite a rewarding feeling. Besides, I'm gettin' paid to do it!
Take care.
Jason, you did a beautiful job and I learned a thing or two from your videos. One of my pet peeves is when people get overzealous with the buffing and polishing.
Nice to see someone bring these old firearms back to life and looking great. Not all WW1/WW2 1911's are collector items and should be left alone. the ones you work on and fix are now being shot and enjoyed. Keep up the great work---
I second that emotion! Thanks.
Great work! It was very cool to see the restoration process from start to finish
Beautiful job and really nice video! Thanks for going to the extra trouble to record this restoration!
Fantastic work! Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship, I really appreciate your talent and skill!
Good Day.
Glad you like it. So many people hate Restored Guns, thinking that they're ruined once Restored. I'm trying my best to change that way of thinking. There's far too many that are rough, needing Restoration. So what do we do with those, just let the Rust eat them away? Somehow that's better?
People need to get those Romantic notions out of their heads that every Ding and Scratch in every .45 was done during the Battle of the Bulge or some other nonsense.
Thanks.
You have done a terrific job 👍🏼 Beautiful!
beautiful restoration brother.
so nice to see one done with retention of the roll marks and sharp original lines.
Hi there I own a UNFIRED ITHACA my old man brough from WWII,Real sweety.Congrats on your job, as alwways you amaze me!!
Thanks for the comment. I'm thankful that you appreciate the effort that goes into bringing these Historic artifacts back to their former glory. We have to save this stuff.
This cost of this particular job was somewhere around $800.00 give or take. Can't quite remember exactly. Would have been more for Laser engraving and more again if Annealing and Heat treating had been needed.
I try to keep the costs down but the more services the gun needs, the more expensive the rebuild.
Thanks.
Fantastic job. I love how those old WW2 pistols look. I don't think it dropped the value a bit.
Great refinishing and looks period correct to boot! I JUST bought a 1944 Ithaca British Lend/Lease 1911A1 at a pawnshop of all places that has a pretty but shiny bluing job. Looking to get it brought back to an original finish.
We have a new Exporter who will process all of the Export/Import Paperwork for only $100.00. You'll still have Shipping and possibly Duty to Pay but that's it. Incredible Deal. Way cheaper than any other Firearms Exporter. He's also an FFL. I can provide Contact Info for Him if interested. Thanks. Glad you like the finished Product.
Gorgeous! Inspirational - I am gonna start redoing some of my guns now!
Nice work glad to see it saved
Looks good. I just secured a 1943 Ithaca. Needs a little work. Need to get GI sights and trigger for it.
great job.
The pistol looked rough to begin with. Too bad about losing the Birmingham Nitro Proof. You sure got the pistol looking smooth and sharp. It is a hard call as to remove the dent or not. There is always something to give it away as a refinish.
Thanks for posting your videos and showing us your work!!!
@1928a1tommy man it looks beautiful, I have an a1 made in 2010, your vintage a1 looks newer then mine
The dot should add value it proves you did it if they go to sell it.great job.
Thanks for the compliment. I'm happy with the end result. It is too bad when you have to lose any original markings, but you have to look at the overall job. The "greater" good. It could have been "duplicated" by Laser but customer chose not to. Sometimes the budget can't get it all done. I understand. It's always a dilemna when to add weld and when not to.
Thanks again.....................Nick.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Very nice work sir 👍
Good day. I test fired this pistol upon completion and she didn't miss a beat. I'm no expert on any particular weapon but from my research it appears that every original factory issued 1911A1 barrel was in fact Blued and not Parkerized, even though the entire pistol was Parked. I understand that some replacement barrels were parked. I'm interested in hearing more about this. Let me know. I'm always learning.
Thanks.
Got one thats perfect never refinished issued to a colonel
Beautifull !
I'm jealous!
What in the blue blazes were the old grip slabs made of? The GI .45 grips always look so beautiful and timeless.
@rrhmorgan that is a judgment call...the only thing that was changed was the finish...which was practically gone anyhow. To me (at least in terms of dollars) I would consider it just as valuable as he kept pretty much all the parts, and added several decades back into the pistol
Would you have considered a NOS slide?
It looks pretty good!
I want it!
Awesome work. Random question, say I wanted GI type sights on a custom 1911, but wanted a tritium front sight, could you parkerize the sight with the tritium insert?
I should clarify that it would be a staked front sight, Trijicon style.
Are you located in the U.S. ?
Nice work but make no mistake, value is diminished greatly when you refinish one of these pistols. It looks pretty but it is not historically original.
10 times out of 10 times collectors prefer original pistols with scratches gouges and yes, even pitting over one that’s made to look brand new. It would make a great shooter but it’s nothing now to collect.
Y have one ITHACA GUN 1911 property to de US ARMY and "rescue" when de USA Army intruder to México in persecusion a Pancho Villa in the battle El Carrizal !!!!!! when the US Army are retired in mexican territory for the Mexican Army. Ief you intersentig. Response this message ......(Mexican Citizen 80 years ,fille , fronm Mexican Revolutionari 1911
Here's a challenge for ya.... Look up gunbroker item 393147690. Its a 1943 Remington Rand that looks like it's been through pure hell.
Good Day. Yes, that's rough alright. We get quite a few in here even worse than that. I'm just completing a 1945 Colt that was buffed almost to oblivion. There's many that go through here that I don't Video. Lots of abused Guns out there. Thanks.
I think you improved the value. Don't listen to purists.
That's OK, I understand their Point of View. I'm used to hearing the negative Comments. Doesn't bother me. I know that I've improved these Guns that I restore. Their Future will be much better now that they've had some TLC. There's way more neglected ones that need attention than mint Vault Guns. And I'm here to do just that. Keep 'em comin'. Thanks.
Well said.