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Doc45
05-06-2021, 21:55
There's a 1911 posted on the 1911addicts forum built by "R.I. Martel" of Denver. It's in the style of 1911s that was popular in the 70s; S&W revolver sights, what looks like Armand Swenson ambi-thumb safeties, and a host of other touches. If anyone knows anything about Mr. Martel I'd greatly appreciate the info. Thanks

Mods, if this is the wrong place to post this I apologize.
BPTactical
05-07-2021, 07:33
Wonder if he may have worked under Ikey?
Doc45
05-07-2021, 07:43
Wonder if he may have worked under Ikey?

I moved here in '84, at that time it was only Ikey and George at Sports West but I wondered about that as well. Speaking of Ikey about 6-8 months ago there was one of his 1911 builds on consignment at Green Mountain. I almost grabbed it but passed on it.
BPTactical
05-14-2021, 09:04
I moved here in '84, at that time it was only Ikey and George at Sports West but I wondered about that as well. Speaking of Ikey about 6-8 months ago there was one of his 1911 builds on consignment at Green Mountain. I almost grabbed it but passed on it.

I have a bunch of Ikeys tools from his estate sale.
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