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Here is the latest incarnation of another .38 super from Ted's bench.

I'll let him go into the specifics, but you have to love the old classic touches and the two tone finish. This one seemed special to Ted as he built it like one of his very first 1911s that he ever had.

Hopefully the photos from Steve's resident mexican policia (me - in a past life) do it justice. The opportunity came up to snap a few with my new digital camera and I couldn't resist.

P.S.: It shoots even better than it looks, if that is possible.

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Nice pics, Ray. Looks like you borrowed Steve's couch for the background!

Like the leather, too. Escuela Vieja!

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Youse guys and your southern accents

This gun was something I've wanted to do for years and just never got around to. When I first started, I worked almost exclusively with hunting rifles and shotguns. Occasionally some revolver work, but I would generally pass on 1911 work. I considered it too "easy" - not challenging enough
After all - I was working on 21's and Oberndorfs, and Berettas, and English guns. How much of a challenge could there be to a simple 1911? Besides, in the 80's it had all been done already, and there wasn't going to be anything "new" in the 1911 world.

Back in about 1982, and just for fun, I bought a Frank Glenn .38 super. Two tone, Bomars, great trigger, 20lpi checkering, and it ran. And ran and ran. Great trigger, accurate, and did I mention that it ran? I shot the hell out of it, and sold it to a guy who's probably still shooting it. I'd likely buy it back if it was ever offered to me. The only thing missing was the kind of cosmetics we take for granted today, but man did that gun run. Sorry, I said that before, didn't I? I never lost the 1911 bug. I still enjoy working on long guns, and do all of it I can, but 1911's still occupy most of my time. I guess it could be worse

Dammit Frank, all this is your fault! This gun is a tribute to the gun and the builder that got me hooked on 1911's.

BTW, That holster is an old Ernie Hill I used back in the days before electricity... It was called a Leatham - named after a nice older guy who took really beautiful pictures (of his kid kicking my &*%!)

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Hmm-Ernie Hill Fender? Love that stuff.

Ted,

When I get a chance to see shots of a weapon you have built I am completely amazed. I have seen quite a few you have built since I first came to know you and they are all just a bit different than the last.

I am also very amazed at the quality of the Smiths working with you and Lou. I remember the first weapon Steve built and the quality level he is at now. You are as good a teacher as you are a builder and it is great that you have given so much of your time to teach others your trade. I hope they all know just how very lucky they are.

Some day some how I am going to make it out to your shop and visit with you all.

Slick, very slick.

GREAT GUN!!!! I love 38 supers, someday if I practice really hard, and take my time I might be able to build a gun half that nice. Incredible work Ted.

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Two-tone AND .38 Super
Gotta start doing some serious stuffing of the ol' piggybank.

Nice work Ted and you as well for the photos, Steve.

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