Damaged 1911 FULL OF WIN!

[Wabatuckian]

This is one of the most awesome stories I've read regarding the 1911, or any pistol, in fact.

I held an amazing piece of history today! Iwo Jima ww2 1911. (Pics) - Page 1 - AR15.COM

The pics add so much to it.

Josh

 

[gunman41mag]

that is one good story

 

[Bshaw]

WW II era 1911

That is a fantastic story , I love it when a firearm has some history behind it. Thank god for those WWII vets, and their accomplisments.

 

[J10]

Wow, that is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

I am also wondering if there is still a round in the chamber. I scanned the thread but did not see an answer. Guess they never used a bore scope to find out.

 

[Dawall]

Priceless....

 

[Lock n Load]

Priceless....

Just awesome !!!

 

[TheDude]

Very cool!!!

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Pretty friggin cool

 

[clelaj]

That is a fantastic story , I love it when a firearm has some history behind it. Thank god for those WWII vets, and their accomplisments.

And for the people that retell the stories of those who have served so younger generations can learn and appreciate our heritage.

 

[Rocket57]

Great story. Thanks for sharing it!

 

[right winger]

WOW!

 

[Goodcat]

Fantastic!!

 

[M67]

Very nice story

Got to love all steel firearms, plastic isn't going to save you from a sniper round.

I think that makes me love my 1911 even more.

I'd like to see the picture he took when he was on Iwo Jima

 

[iamaclone45]

Wow! Very cool story!

Rep for finding and sharing this story.

 

[JJ1977]

This a great story and piece of history that will not be forgotten about any time soon. This just shows how lucky some people are from almost losing their lives while defending our way of life. Thanks for the story and it will be shared with my family who are all retired Marines. They will appreciate such a good historic story like this one.

 

[Neo46121]

wow........incredible....simply incredible

I bow my head for those who have fallen in name of freedom, extend my hand to those who have fought in the past, and salute those who are serving still.

 

[Colonel D]

Very cool story. Both of my Fathers-in-Law were Marines during WWII.

 

[jblomenberg16]

May this story, and those like it, never be forgotten or fall on deaf ears.

 

[gglass]

I love the story behind the gun! I have a new appreciation for steel.

 

[loganbf03]

wonderful story and tribute to a famed weapon