This video features an interview with Jason Burton, owner of Heirloom Precision and a highly regarded pistolsmith specializing in bespoke 1911 builds. Burton discusses his passion for elevating the 1911's functionality and aesthetics, operating a one-man shop to create custom pistols. An active competitive shooter, he won the Arizona IDPA Championship in 2002. Burton is also a professional member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild and co-author of the Vicker's Guide to the 1911 Volumes 1 & 2. The interview was hosted by Guns & Ammo Field Editor Keith Wood.
This video showcases the meticulous field stripping of a Second Model Collier revolver, highlighting its intricate blend of British bespoke craftsmanship and American machine manufacturing. Presented by Professor Ben Nicholson and facilitated by collector Frank Graves, the disassembly offers a detailed look at the engineering and artistry inherent in these early revolvers. The description also promotes the pre-order of the book "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler" on Kickstarter.
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