Colt 1911 from WWII

[Danjet500]

Shrapnel damaged 1911 from the Battle of the Bulge. Interesting story and pictures.

http://www.guns.com/2015/12/21/this-shrapnel-damaged-m1911-is-relic-from-battle-of-the-bulge-13-photos/

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

OHHH MY............... :roll: :!:

 

[FastEd]

Thanks, very interesting.

 

[jeffnles1]

I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell.
William Tecumseh Sherman

 

[smoke-eater]

One incredible piece of history.
I have a photo of my uncle, Jim Hulings, taken about a week before he was killed while on his 28th mission in his B-17. His sheepskin jacket is open, and his 1911 is clearly visible. What I wouldn't give to have that residing in my safe!

Jeff