The Tale of The Gun: "Pimped-Out" WW2 Colt 1911A1

[@jtgall1]

A set of pearl grips will make it Super Pimp.

[@browngreen933]

Mother of Pimp Pearl grips, lol.

[@joshuagibson2520]

I live in very rural Tn and work outdoors by myself. I don't know anyone who has gotten it. There have been cases locally though.

[@jeepgeek1]

I knew Pete well. We lived a few miles from each other and he was mentoring me as well. He was that guy who you would talk firearms with and as we talked rare guns he would say "Oh ya, I have one of those...." and the next time we got together there was that really rare item! He was also an avid classic car collector. He will be missed.

[@wolverinebear5357]

Flu disappeared in 2020, I'll leave it at that an yes i lost someone with an underlying condition.

[@harrylime8077]

Politics used effectively!

[@Willy_Tepes]

My uncle died of pancreatic cancer last year but they put covid on his death certificate.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

A very sad story of a gun.....Thanks...l carried a S&W 41 Mag....When l was a Police Officer and it has a very sad story 3 times over......l am 80 years old and l do not have it any longer.....Thanks very much my friend....!

[@PRLake007.1]

I see a lot of guns as works of art. Even this gun. It does worry me that it has been used in a murder but the gun did what the person holding it wanted to do. It fired a projectile. Such a shame it was used to hurt another human being.

[@jeffreydavidconner]

First of all I agree with you. My Dads 1911A1 is a work of art to me. For his service. Since it is stamped United State Property. Having said that. Government(the one in power now and 2 year ago) wants gun control. You have to see the irony in this. Cops take a gun off the street(this one used in a murder). After it is used as evidence. Cops put the gun back on the streets. Granted with a background check. I just find the circle of life for this gun funny and sad at the same time.

[@harrylime8077]

I wouldn’t worry about it used in a crime as long as it had a police clearance. As far as the creep factor, then all the old rifles you display/sell have the creep factor as they also were used to kill people! Gun used in a killing, haunting. Great story foundation for a ‘Twilight Zone’ type episode!

[@scottk3920]

What's more sad, Melvin's story or that someone nickle plated that pistol. I had a 42 Colt that I sold and have been kicking myself since. I made out alright so I guess it's good.

[@johnkoppi4572]

I had Covid in January 2020, I am over 60. Lived. Today I just got the Vaccination from the VA today, Why because you won't be able to travel without the Vaccination Record... Condolences to anyone whom lost a loved one. Stay Strong, Stay American!

[@ronmartin3755]

I had the Covid 19 in Early January 2020. I did have to go to the hospital but never was put on a ventilator. I found that week rather a rough week as I was very ill! My wife also had this. We had gone on a Cruise on the Princess Lines the last week of December 2019. We came back the 31st. We live in a Northern Suburb of Dallas Texas. We became ill on about the 8th of January 2020. Both of us survived and didn't have to be ventilated so we heard this was a good thing! I can tell you one side affect that still bothers me is my sense of taste has really been damaged! My wife's seems to be OK. But everything I like taste strange to me even almost two years later. Today is November4th 2021. You have so many videos I guess I missed a few and this one in March when this came out. We did lose my wife's business partner's Mother and Aunt! Both died of the Covid 19 but both had other health issues and both were rather overweight! Love your videos. Thank you.

[@quinnjim]

Since you asked for feedback....I really like the channel. Nobody is tuning in to hear about Covid though.

[@Metro2142]

I Bought my first P38 (Byf 44) from you guys during Covid, and it was the first gun I've ever purchased online. It was such an easy process, and I couldn't be more greatful for you Tom! Definitely made my quarantine possible. Thank you so much! Look forward to more purchases in the furture!

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Glad to hear it. And thanks for the shout out !

[@xx1590]

Seeing you read all the comments I wanted to say your videos are among the finer ones that appear on KZbin, you have a very pleasant way of making the presentation and clearly showing the subjects in full detail. I am sure those videos will be guiding many future collectors on the ins and outs of identifying and their overall knowledge on the weapons you present. You are a natural teacher, keep it up.

[@LegacyCollectibles]

Thank you !

[@dav1941]

My mom died of Covid 19 last November. Thanks Tom for posting this video to remind us of the important people we lost last year. In addition thanks for helping me identify my PPK.

[@spacechimp3199]

This video was incredibly interesting as a firearms and history enthusiast going into law enforcement

[@JohnD357]

The gun's history doesn't bother me, but the shiny nickel does. If I bought it, the first thing would be to get it stripped and parkerized.

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Agree 100% -- WW2 era parkerizing looks far more attractive than shiny nickel.

[@sarjim4381]

I'm 75 years old. I have COPD and a history of congestive heart failure. I got covid in September, and I had a small stroke shortly after that. I was quite ill for several months but I have been slowly recovering since then. My advantages were I no longer smoked (and haven't for about ten years) and my weight has been pretty average, so no morbid obesity. Except for being oxygen dependent now (and I hope to end that soon), I'm close to where I was before all this hit. If anyone should have died with covid, it was me. However, our immune system doesn't curl up and die just because we get covid, so what happens to you really depends on how well you recover from other illnesses. I have the antibodies from getting covid and recovering so, at this point, I don't really need the vaccination. I'll let those in greater need get theirs before I worry about getting it. If you're a young person, your chances of dying from covid are tiny. If you're an old person like me, it's not an automatic death sentence. Just live your life and enjoy yourself. We'll all die from something someday, and worrying about dying from a low mortality virus just doesn't make sense to me. I especially don't want the entire world to change and to destroy everyone's freedom and jobs just to "protect" my sorry butt. :-)

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@roughneckmp]

I got my Pfizer shots from the VA here last month. Had a couple friends who had family members who died from COVID. A few people I know got it and had either mild or severe symptoms & have recovered with no lasting effects. I have a Remington Rand M1911A1. Still in original condition, gets used once a year or so, and I’ll never trick it out.

[@DK-gy7ll]

Sounds like all three were bad apples. One died, one went to prison, and if the third didn't then she should've. The only innocent party in this was the gun, which didn't have a choice in matters and only did what it was designed to do.

[@LegacyCollectibles]

Cathy was charged and served time, but I think sentence was light as she testified against Melvin.

[@mbenjamin292]

My wife almost died not from covid but she had a pancreatitis attack she was in the hospital 3 months she was to go back for a x ray was postponed because of covid what a mess so when everyone stopped freaking out about coved she almost passed again because a tumor grew around in her stomach because of the wait for x rays she is alive today only because of God and a fantastic surgeon she now has constant pancreatitis she has to watch everything she eats.one bad meal she could die we are so stressed all the time.I am sorry to carry on I love your channel when I watch your show I get a little more relaxed thank you for all your hard work.it sad to see my grand children that now they know can't harm anyone where these damn masks in school and for dance gymnastics makes me ill I wish TRUMP was still President the world is on fire democrats trying to make us hate one another won't work for me I love dems and republicans blacks,whites,Asians,Chinese,space men and space women equals aliens in space I don't care I love all Russians Germans as long as there good people I love them all no hate here.

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Very sorry to hear about your wife and the stressful time you guys are experiencing. Hope things get better soon.

[@johnathonkuhn7731]

I wonder what kind of grape soda Melvin and Albert liked.... I think guns with stories are interesting whether it’s a bad story or a good story. If it was used it was a bad story for someone.

[@justinhorn2864]

Sorry about the lose of your friend . Never easy

[@LegacyCollectibles]

Thank you Justin

[@Spitsz01]

A college of mine got it 3 months ago and he is still in rehabilitation, working half days and tired and sore all the time. And was a really fit guy. Don't underestimate the aftermath.

[@paulbervid1610]

Pimping the pistol is a crime in itself.

[@mrwdpkr5851]

They should have tacked on an extra 10 years for that .

[@devinj.3657]

I've known several people who have had Covid. One person had it fairly bad and was down for about a week, others, including me, just worked right through it. I've had several acquaintances and friends who had older relatives pass away. All of them passed from just old age related issues, however, the hospitals and other care facilities all put COVID on their death certificates. The only way for the family members to get the COVID off the death certificate was to sue them. RIP Peter.

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks for sharing

[@jimh3362]

Glad you have one vaccine. I have had both. Had several friends who were infected with variety of symptoms but most were very mild and they all survived. CDC did not do a good job with their preparation for viruses in this country. The world experienced Ebola and N1 flu but seems like CDC had no real plan. Anyway, keep up the great work with historic guns!!

[@jeanbaptistevallee4500]

Corn Pop just called. He would like his pistol back..............

[@wgs6606]

In memoriam. WI is optimistic but guards are dropping. That 1911 seriously makes my eyeballs want to bleed.

[@mikedee6173]

Friend’s wife succumbed to ChinaVirus 3 weeks ago here in CA.

[@TylerSnyder305]

I knew people who got it and came through like it was nothing, and honestly my life hasn't really been changed one bit. There are a few things I could not do like movie theaters and restaurant dining for the most part.

[@Samos900]

This is such a wholesome channel and yet, so much in this video broke my heart 🥺 I’m new to the channel but have been watching daily during some of my free time

[@johnjacobi4593]

Wonder if a cmp gun 1960s? Great work Tom. Will say hey in July.

[@Hammond12331]

Definitely not a cmp gun lol. It's a mixmaster and it all went down in the 80s plus no guns from the cmp are done in nickel. All cmp guns were in the military until recently being released to the cmp for sale to the public.

[@juanpablogomez7030]

Tom eres un gran ser humano, no solo por tus conocimientos, sino por tu empatía hacia los demás en tiempos de crisis, que Dios te bendiga!!!!

[@waynecreech]

I live in Florida and although the news will report we have it very bad, I don't know anyone who has had the virus, and none of the people I have asked know anyone either, The hospitals that were supposedly overcapacity were laying staff off because everyone was afraid to go there. I have several friends in the medical industry that agree the whole thing was overblown. Cool story on the 1911, Don't blame the gun :)

[@granddad-mv5ef]

The surprise for me is I reacted exactly as you. The first time in memory I wanted nothing to do with a 1911.

[@dwightkeegan4376]

I really enjoy your videos. All safe from COVID in rural Washington.

[@WAFFENAMT1]

Well I guess sometimes a reality story like this must be told, stories can not always be glorious. There is always the Good, The Bad and the Ugly.

[@georgeboatright6635]

I live in south Texas and have gotten two Moderna shots. No problems really. A daughter of some friends had a mild case of covid. I think things are gradually getting better. I enjoy your channel.

[@Paladin1873]

I am sorry for your loss. I've not lost any friends or family who contracted COVID. I did lose a few friends to more traditional diseases. Now, if only you could lose that shiny piece in your hand, the collecting world would be grateful.

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Thanks

[@AdamosDad]

My wife and I get our shots, Monday. Many in my family have had the Chinese virus, all came out OK. Always a great video weather we like the gun or not.

[@badape3620]

Interesting story on this pistol. As for my Covid story. I work at a beauty supply distribution center. We supply supply our stores with inventory. Because we carry face masks rubber gloves and hand sanitizer, we where deemed essential. But because we couldn't ship to our stores in other states we where relegated to online orders. There we worked 10 to 12 hours a day 6 days a week. It was miserable and everyone at my warehouse had to cram into a area that was only layed out to accommodate 20 people at the most. At least I was still working

[@jiribadura6092]

See a new video, instantly click and watch. Love your videos. stay safe. Greetings from Czech Republic

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

My sense of smell just completely disappeared today, so I am pretty sure I caught Covid -- spent half an hour around the house smelling Pinesol, bleach, Old Spice aftershave, etc.....Absolutely NOTHING. Oh well....don't feel very sick, so I am lucky.

[@thomaswhiteman4261]

Best wishes. Hope all is fine.

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

@@thomaswhiteman4261 thank you!

[@jeffreydavidconner]

Just subscribed. Sorry for your loss of your friend Peter. I lost a work friend(Caesar) during the pandemic. I worked with him for over 15 years. It came as a shock since he was very healthy and young. He had just had a boy the year before. Having said that. Was not shocked by this so much until I thought about it. And still not in shock but more of bewildered. I have over the years owned various weapons that have been used in war. I understand that. The first pistol I bought with my own money. A P08 luger for under $600.00(dating myself) most likely killed someone. But that is a war relic. And it has some historical value. But to sell a weapon that was used in a murder. And not a historical one. Just a murder. Seems wrong. As a side note. There was a TV show years ago. It was about a antique shop that sold cursed objects. If this was in inventory. It would be top shelf.

[@dustyfarmer]

I'm tipping $100 that Kathy went straight to the Police soon after & told them all.

[@dustyfarmer]

And.....Boyfriend No.3 & Kathy lived happily forever after......until.

[@jimmccue577]

Another possible scenario was that the original owner pawned it & Melvin bought it...buuuttttt you're probably right: he either stole it or picked it up on the street. Always makes me wonder what the "pre-veteran bring back" stories are with some of the PP/PPKs/PO8s shown... Glad you got your shot! Just got my 2nd two weeks ago Friday. My brother & oldest friend both had mild/medium cases of COVID...both sick, but they got through it.

[@TatoDwisusanto]

Like no. 34 from Jakarta Indonesia 🇮🇩 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rsbrehm]

Mom lost a few friends but for the most part my family is okay even though several of them have gotten sick. The new variant is more transmissible and has evolved along the lines of annual cold or flu.

[@richhiway]

If only all guns could talk.

[@1971irvin]

Here in my country, Norway, there have been a lot of lockdowns of both schools and stores, but now vaccines are on the way so we hope they can open again. We have not had so many deaths to the coronavirus epidemic as our neighboring countries, because we were very early on keeping distance and use of the mask, and the use of quarantine on infected people. We hope it is over soon.. 😷👍

[@azkrouzreimertz9784]

yeah i live in one of those countries and its a fucking mess. i really wished i lived in norway because it sounds like your country atleast social distanced themselves and wore masks

[@joeguzman3558]

I've been into the gun would for at least 40 years and legacy collectibles is by far one of the best stores , quality ,prices,and customer service 100% recommend it.

[@trev1388]

I've survived covid so far working as a logger in the woods. Hope to get the vaccine soon. I'm just glad they got your heart figured out! Otherwise we might not be watching your videos.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you!!!!

[@johnblood3731]

Covid got one of my cousins wife, three aquantances, neighbors mother, ect. Stay safe Tom.

[@coffeerules111]

Didn't lose any friends. My grandmother lost a few friends. My household got it and had to quarantine, overall it wasn't horrible

[@leonardjanda6181]

Love ❤️ the channel more so you’re knowledgeable information , sorry 😢 for your friend. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@boomerrangerron]

Hi Tom, I'm from CT, and I receive my first Pizer shot on 2/22 and I'm getting my second shot on March 17th. We've done well, didn't get the disease and although we know a few people who contracted COVID, we only know of one or two that have died.

[@bigolemike33]

Love the story with the gun!

[@justinhorn2864]

He'll of a video! That Melvin was a character

[@bobspistolsandpaydirt8607]

Nice video and story....on the Covid deal..... has several friends and some relatives get the China virus and did ok. I know of 4 people that died from it and a good friend was in the hospital for many weeks on the vent.... finally was able to leave hospital..... now is learning to walk and other basic tasks again.... so some had mild case and a few had SEVER case. Still don’t know what to think of the virus.... why it is so deliberate to some, yet incidental to others???

[@IWANTALEXUS]

I really enjoy your presentation and history of the firearms. However there is something definitely wrong with the KZbin closed captioning [cc] for your excellent videos. What you are saying and the [cc] are very different. Just thought you should be aware.

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

I tried to get my great uncles revolver that he used defending his carry out. He dropped two with it.

[@thorkill8246]

Very attractive pistol

[@mrcleandirtygaming8926]

Thank god for my governor's neanderthal thinking, I was starting to lose my mind not getting to dine in and go places.

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

Melvin is out now and wants his gun back.

[@henrybucki7813]

second shot hurts a little more than first, love your videos are you a diver also .looking at your screen saver

[@caslinden1373]

That is a really shiny gun

[@damienhenderson9347]

WWI 1911s where blued WWII 1911s where parkirized War guns did not get a slight nickle plating

[@robnewlee1787]

A former cop told me that any gun used in a murder or even suicide is called a "blood gun" an commands a higher price when sold on the street. I don't know... My sad story: A cousin of mine had commited suicide in '69. I was told, in error, who now owned the weapon my cousin had used on himself. That person did not own that gun, a S&W .38, but he told me that the guy that got the gun after my cousin's death, had used it on his cheating wife, her lover and then himself. The gun was then destroyed. Two murders and two suicides with one gun!

[@556guy]

3:20 "This gun killed two people"

[@TSimo113]

LOL That retired cop didn't pay anything for that pistol.

[@simonjones6128]

I had both my vacancies here in the UK was tested positive for covid19 march2nd ok now

[@larrybear238]

I got my 2 shots....good to go

[@mrchow489]

That gun is beautiful. Too bad I discovered you guys too late otherwise I would have bought it

[@joeguzman3558]

Perfect gun for mab. Museum

[@MrADjam5]

I enjoyed the story. I was taught growing up that ANY shiny gun was a Pimps gun. Unless a presentation model. So...While Melvin may or may not have been a Pimp. That shiny gun was pimp equipment... fo sho.

[@steffenvictorine4917]

Tremendous firearms as usual. I’m praying and hope the jab works with minimum issues. Im still pretty skeptic about it to be honest. Hoping the best.

[@williamray3101]

Remington rand frame. I got a Remington rand, ser. # comes back as a colt made 1915. Gun tight ., Shake no slop? Not a scratch.

[@cd0130]

nickel coated colt with a rand slide. ww2 era. slicker than snot.

[@broncota2210]

Good vid content, no matter. I know at least one person that died of covid. Yes he had significant pre existing health problems. I enjoy your vids and cruising your auction site . I may buy something some day. Thanks

[@AntonyThorburn]

99.9 know , youll be ok.I HOPE.

[@georgetreepwood1119]

Looks like my consecutive Springfield .45's after I polished them up...Wish I could find real Mother of Pearl grips

[@donkeziah2564]

If a gun loaded or unloaded killed anyone my guns must be stupid or lazy as none have done anything to me other than massaged my right shoulder and or my hands many times. What is you price for the mix-master shiny 1911 pistol?

[@deniscleaver7544]

The weapon didn't kill anyone, the nut behind the bolt did. You are sounding like the average democrat.

[@LegacyCollectibles]

Not saying the gun is bad, but I am saying BAD guys want your guns so make sure you keep them safe. Taking care of your guns is NOT a Democratic talking point.

[@mayfieldca]

@@LegacyCollectibles This was clear to anyone who actually listened !

[@igogun]

First, let me say this one of my favorite channels. Second, one of the first places that had covid related deaths (people I knew) was my home county in the panhandle of Texas. The virus ripped through a string of retirement homes and took 63 elderly people. To date the county has 152 deaths. I received my first covid vaccination last week and I'm already scheduled for my 2nd shot. Stay safe everyone.

[@brentgraham2481]

What ever happened to the gun that was use in the biggie smalls or Tupac Shakur shooting?

[@billpotter7162]

This was an awesome story 😆🥂

[@christophermead9800]

I’m sorry, but I find that pistol to be beautiful! I would love that as a barbecue pistol. It reminds me of prohibition era gangsters.

[@berch730]

'I don't like this gun because it most likely killed two people', ...proceeds to collect Gestapo and SS PPKs. All jokes, interesting videos keep it up!

[@browngreen933]

It's one thing to think that a gun may have killed someone (Luger, PP, etc.) Quite another to KNOW a gun (this 45) killed someone.

[@ruadhagainagaidheal9398]

I had three friends who contracted Covid, two in their 60s who had very hard times - in the hospital on oxygen for weeks - before slow recoveries. Another friend aged only forty nine suddenly had difficulty breathing and his wife rushed him to the local hospital where he collapsed and died in the doorway. Fortunately for the two that survived we live in the UK , so no medical bills or co pays despite their weeks in intensive care.

[@daleparker4207]

Great story . I've had 2 Male family members past from covid and a female bed ridden for 7 weeks that recovered. Covid scares me!

[@BSK5821]

Love your video's

[@Teleman01]

I got my JJ vax 2 days ago! ))

[@bassassassinnn7459]

It's just a set of gold grips away from being a Versace gun 😆.

[@MysteriousMarsupial]

I agree. I wouldn't want it. I try to stay Karma Neutral

[@karlmarz5236]

So I gather from your video, you don't want 'pimped out' or altered guns. Also a crime gun. So I assume you have a large collection, and you don't collect the afermentioned firearms. I like to alter my personal guns. Same mind-set goes for cars, adding custom wheels, Super paint job, increasing performance... I prefer to 'Personalize' my favorite stuff!!

[@joshuagibson2520]

It is abhorrent, but I'd have no qualms about owning that gun, apart from it being nickel and I prefer blued. No different than a car someone may have died in. Not speaking of crashed cars, but folks die in cars everyday for various reasons.

[@otto-Z]

Seriously? Vietnamese subtitles?

[@Love_rainy_days]

interesting story,

[@jaymarling5288]

I was interested in your video because we have communicated about my nickel platted 1911. Mine came from a police captain in Chicago ,who used it as a dress weapon, but passed away a few years ago. FYI , glad you got your shot we got our first two shots a year ago and a booster a month ago. Your story was well worth watching. Jay