OK 1911 nerds, what do I have here? Mitchell Arms Gold Series '95

[heyitsshane]

So, on a whim I picked this up today. Mitchell Arms Gold Series '95 1911. I feel like I got it pretty cheap, seems in good condition overall and has a nice trigger pull. Kind of heavy, like an AMT Hardballer I used to have. This one has adjustable sights and decent wood grips, and no barrel bushing. I'm no 1911 guru whatsoever, so it may have other cool things, who knows.

All I can find online on these is that some were made by Dan Wesson, some were made by Mitchell (Mitchell's Mausers) with Caspian parts, some people love them, and some people think they are pieces of crap. Most recent thread I have found is from 2011 on some 1911 forum. I haven't shot it yet to see if it sucks or not.

So what do I have here? Something really rad? Or a paperweight?

 

[3clicks_Off]

350$ 1911 from Mitchell arms? I'll take it.

 

[steviesterno]

did you pay $350 for it? that's a deal if so. Can you post some more pics?

Looks like caspian slide/lower to me, including an old school take down lever which was really the first version of a go-pedal. I'd be curious to know if it's a got solid guts or not. Seems like it shouldn't be much heavier than a standard 1911. the grips are custom done for that take down and safety.

 

[heyitsshane]

did you pay $350 for it? that's a deal if so. Can you post some more pics?

Looks like caspian slide/lower to me, including an old school take down lever which was really the first version of a go-pedal. I'd be curious to know if it's a got solid guts or not. Seems like it shouldn't be much heavier than a standard 1911. the grips are custom done for that take down and safety.

Around that amount. Here are some pics, I'll take it apart tomorrow when I'm not drinking

 

[fast306stang]

Never knew about these. Looks awesome. I would have snagged it for that price also!

 

[basstracker89]

Nice looking pistol. Proof will be shooting it. Me, I wouldn't have chanced it. But that's just me

 

[heyitsshane]

Nice looking pistol. Proof will be shooting it. Me, I wouldn't have chanced it. But that's just me

Well, if it jams often, I can just give it to my ex-wife.

 

[basstracker89]

Well, if it jams often, I can just give it to my ex-wife.

She'd find a way to make that back fire on you...........

 

[MidniteFlame]

After looking at all the pics carefully,,,, I have determined that it is not a Colt. -----> Colt Snob<----

 

[heyitsshane]

After looking at all the pics carefully,,,, I have determined that it is not a Colt. -----> Colt Snob<----

The only Colt I can afford is Colt 45 and two Zig-Zags.