Got the 1917 out of layaway. Made in June 1918, 99 years old Tomy Cleaned her up and went to the range. 18 rounds 7 yards. Just making sure she still worked.
Handy, You really need to bring that up here so I can verify how well it does shoot. I know you aren't like Buster who draws circles after he is done shooting but I remember back in the military how we used to make M-14 bullet holes on our target with shell casings or a big pen. I ain't doubting your word, in fact, I am sitting here shaking with jealousy. Good for YOU!!!! You have a winner!!! Tommy
Tommy, believe me the sights on this are small. With the lighting at the indoor range I had to cock my head back to get the sights into my bifocals. It is supposed to be dead on at 25 yards and 50 yards, I will try at 25 yards next time out so you will probably get a good laugh next time.
How is the trigger action? Were you shooting dbl or sgl action? Looks good anyway. 25 yards for me is just to far away to be near good shooting. Tommy I use paint to make my circles because I can't even draw a good circle let alone shoot one.
Well I say that it definitely works! Nice piece of history you have there. Here's my 100 year old colt:
A person used to be able to go to Numrich Arms and get a barrel and magazine so that your pocket pistol could shoot either 32acp or 380. Fine looking Colt you have.
Over on the Colt forum you can see numerous Colt 1917 conversions as you depicted. Some with the open trigger guard known as the Fritz special. I'LL keep mine standard 5 1/2 inch barrel for now. Have a box of Auto Rims from Double Tapp, they are rated at 850fps. Shooting them raps my knuckles.
