Videos tagged with Lend-Lease History

This video details the restoration and range demonstration of a Colt New Service revolver, originally a WWII British Lend-Lease firearm converted to .45 Colt. Expert gunsmith Bill Laughridge of Cylinder & Slide re-reamed the chambers to accommodate the new caliber. The demonstration showcases the revolver's accuracy on a steel target using Black Hills cowboy loads, reflecting on the 'old world craftsmanship' of Colt revolvers.