Restored Colt 1911

JJ Roberts

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Here are the before and after pictures of a Colt 1911 that I restored for a customer. It was badly neglected, and found in an old house. Serial # indicates the Colt left the factory in 1917. All the lettering was also restored.
 

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i found out, you're not an engraver, but a magician. you do superb work, my friend.
 
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Dang JJ!!! Your elbow must be pretty squeaky now, I think you used up all your elbow grease on that one!
 
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Yes, excellent work! Those of us that are new to engraving would like to know the step by step process. What are the materials you use and what is their source? I am sure this took a lot of time. I have been using paper of various grits on a piece of plate glass for flat surfaces and wrap it around a hard flat surface to go over curved surfaces. Is there a better way?
 
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As always JJ your resto work is top notch. Turning rust into Gold. I guess patience and a fine touch produce that quality of work.

Eric
 
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I must give credit to my assistant Chris who I trained that now works on all the hand polishing at my shop,all the work is done with files,stone,in different grits and wet & dry automotive paper.The lettering is done by an other assistant who can mach any style of lettering or logo's.Thanks everyone for your kind comments. J.J.
 
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