Karl Sokol and other older smiths - show off thread

[Maca]

Looking at Tokarov’s browning high power from Karl Sokol, and photos of other guns Karl and older smiths like him have built, sparked an idea to have a dedication thread to the old school smiths and their work.

I will go first...

Caspian frame and slide, mix of Wilson, Ed Brown, Nighthawk and other internals - each selected after considerable consideration for function, aesthetics, etc. Notice that the thumb safety, when engaged, hides the usual hole in the frame that most 1911s display. This is a nighthawk safety that was picked specifically for that reason.

The gun was built with the consideration that gentlemen like Karl won’t be in this craft forever.



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[Tokarev]

@Maca

Nice looking heater.

I guess I'd better post my Sokol Hi-Power. It is Karl's standard BHP package with the addition of an extended safety. And blued finish vs the Mountain Tuff painted finish.

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[theJanitor]

Most of the custom pistols I've accumulated over the years have been from the older master smiths. The one pistol I regret building was to be done by Phil Jenkins. Phil used to work at King's with Al and Jim Hoag. He agreed to build me a period correct "King's" gun. I spent the better part of a couple years gathering the correct parts. Unfortunately, Phil succumbed to cancer before we could start

[TC215]

Karl Sokol 3” S&W Model 66:

[theJanitor]

I don't know how close you guys follow these type of auctions, but I've bought a couple nice, vintage pieces this way. This hipower likely fits the spirit of this thread.

https://cwocauctions.proxibid.com/Fi...01896#topoflot

[Tokarev]

Stupid photobucket. I'll try to fix it later....

[theJanitor]

Here's a Colt I had Yost do a 1* build on probably about a dozen years ago.

the photobucket pic is blurred. do you still have it?

[Robinson]

Most of the custom pistols I've accumulated over the years have been from the older master smiths. The one pistol I regret building was to be done by Phil Jenkins. Phil used to work at King's with Al and Jim Hoag. He agreed to build me a period correct "King's" gun. I spent the better part of a couple years gathering the correct parts. Unfortunately, Phil succumbed to cancer before we could start

I gave that a "like" not because Mr. Jenkins passed but because of your intentions with that build.

[Tokarev]

I don't know how close you guys follow these type of auctions, but I've bought a couple nice, vintage pieces this way. This hipower likely fits the spirit of this thread.

https://cwocauctions.proxibid.com/Fi...01896#topoflot

https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...r-abbreviated/

[Tokarev]

Any more Sokol 1911 pics?

I just picked up a 1911C frame and am looking for inspiration pics.

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