The Colt 45

The other day a client dropped off the few Colt 45's Model 1911 in a few different configurations. As I pulled the last one out of its case, a smile came across my face as I was looking at Colt national match pistol rebuilt by one of the ALL TIME GREAT custom 45 builders Austin Behlert.

The dead giveaway was its military serial # AND it's brushed chrome finish. This was a  Behlert trade mark. Austin was the first to take 45's and accurize them, back in the day when parts were NOT in mass production, and NOT readily available. Austin would find military parts modify, hone, fit and finish them, making one hell of an accurate 45. 

He got his start in my home state of N.J. in Cranford. He moved his operation to P.A. a few years later. Austin passed away a few years ago which was a huge loss to 45 enthusiasts. 

A very talented gunsmith, Austin set the stage for the custom 45 builders today. Colt 1911s are the most copied pistol in the world. Designed by the great John Browning, the design was sold to Colt. It was adopted by the U.S. defense dept, and was the service pistol to the U.S Military for 70 years before the contract was given to Beretta. BUT WAIT !!! the 1911 is still in service today, as the Special OPs personnel prefer it over the Beretta 92. The 1911 was designed for trench warfare and to shoot short distances. With minor work the first 200 dollars in parts you put into a 1911, and installed by a knowledgeable gunsmith, will make this pistol a real shooter. If you have one feel free to call us or contact KSA through our website. we love working on 1911s. An American classic that will endure for another 103 years.

                                                   Serial # 7453-NM Built by Austin Behlert

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