The Vickers/Wilson World War Ii Memorial Benefit Gun

American Handgunner, July, 2001

Enter your sealed bid to buy a custom 1911 built by Larry Vickers, with all the proceeds going to World War II memorials.

Larry Vickers, in cooperation with Wilson Combat, is offering a full-house custom 1911 for sale under a sealed-bid auction, with all of the proceeds going to benefit the World War II Memorial and the D-Day Memorial. Vickers built the pistol, based on a pre-Series 70 Colt, to honor the servicemen who fought in World War II. Wilson Combat supplied the custom parts.

The Vickers-tuned 1911 features 20 lpi checkering on the frontstrap, complete dehorning, hand-lapped slide-to-frame fit, Wilson beavertail and ambi safeties, Wilson tactical sights and Armor-Tuff finish. Needless to say, this special one-of-a-kind pistol features all of the meticulous detailing and handwork that is characteristic of Vickers' best work. The customized Colt comes in a walnut presentation case and with a reproduction holster from International Military Antiques.

The minimum bid is $5,000, and the deadline for submissions is Sept. 2, V-J Day. The buyer must provide an FFL for transferring the pistol and must meet all state and federal laws for owning a handgun. This is a great opportunity to own a unique Vickers custom .45- without waiting on his lengthy client list.