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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 2:05 pm 
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Here is a Carniak Custom Colt 1911 that was recently completed.
It started out as a beat up Colt. I stripped it down to the frame. All parts were replaced with Wilson Combat parts.
The rear sight is a Yost retro sight. Grips are from Esmeralda.
http://www.esmeralda.cc/
Here is a list of the work done to the Colt:
*25 LPI frontstrap checkering
*Slide tighten
*Lower/flair ejection port
*Bevel magwell
*Dehorn entire pistol
*Install Novak front sight
*Install Yost rear sight
*Install Wilson Combat barrel
*Install W/C ejector
*Install firing pin stop
*Install W/C grip safety
*Install W/C thumb safety
*Install/tune extractor
*Fit slide stop
*Install W/C trigger w/trigger job
*Install plunger tube
*Install screw bushings
*Blend rear of slide & frame
*Re-blue polish flats, matte rounds
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:32 pm 
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Very nice. I like your "prop" choice as well.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:31 am 
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Marianne's work is world class! This is a gorgeous build, she did an outstanding job
on your Colt Govt.

Wow the details! :D

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