Al Capone's Pistols

Carmady · April 19, 2023, 08:28 PM

Thought some would be interested.

I have nothing to do with this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfKA73DiE5U

Bill DeShivs · April 20, 2023, 01:51 PM

There is quite a bit of doubt about those guns being Capone's, especially the 1911 with target sights. The 1903 Colt appears to have wood Micarta grips, which would not be factory, and made much later than the gun.

Carmady · April 21, 2023, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the info.

April 19, 2023, 08:28 PM	#1
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	Al Capone's Pistols Thought some would be interested. I have nothing to do with this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfKA73DiE5U

April 20, 2023, 01:51 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,987	There is quite a bit of doubt about those guns being Capone's, especially the 1911 with target sights. The 1903 Colt appears to have wood Micarta grips, which would not be factory, and made much later than the gun. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

April 21, 2023, 08:25 AM	#3
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	Thanks for the info.