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02-08-2004, 05:14 PM
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Seecamp DA Conversion?
I know the quote about "eloquent solution to...." but I am wanting to convert a couple 1911's to the Seecamp double action. Can anyone direct me to parts for such or an old kit that is still in a drawer? I am a willing buyer but Seecamp no longer sells it. Thanks, Larry
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02-08-2004, 06:43 PM
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Essex did/does sell most or all of the Seecamp components, but they won't have the enlarged trigger guard, or what I would assume to be directions for the complicated machining operations. Essex ended up with the remaining stock of parts from the O.D.I. Viking, which was a cast stainless pistol with the Seecamp lockwork. The frame had all the openings, for the trigger, drawbar, etc., cast right in. I built a gun on a O.D.I. frame, and I got a bunch of spare pins, springs, etc. from Essex.
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02-08-2004, 08:48 PM
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Thank you........
RickB,
Great information, thanks, I will check with Essex for availability. There was a bare ODI Viking slide for sale on one of the gun auctions last week, no bidders. I'm familar with the Seecamp conversion but never handled a Viking. Larry
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02-09-2004, 10:37 AM
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The Viking build-up was my first home gunsmithing project. It was a lot of work, but I ended up with a one-of-a-kind. I'm no fan of DA autos in general, and the Seecamp conversion seems to be an answer in search of a question, but it does give you all the good qualities of the 1911 in a DA auto, if that's important.
A friend of mine has a full-house Seecamp Commander, with not only the DA conversion, but adjustable sights, loaded-chamber indicator, one-piece backstrap/beavertail, and the patented telescoping recoil assembly. Very interesting gun.
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"It is also symbolic of the American spirit, the American willingness to defend his home, to defend himself against oppression and tyranny and unjust government practices. It symbolizes and embodies the whole concept of the American spirit in this one individual item. There's nothing else in America that symbolizes that quite like the Kentucky rifle." rifle maker Frank House
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02-10-2004, 08:37 PM
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I called Essex on Monday and today but got voice mail and no call back. I going to call earlier in the day tomorrow.
I agree with with you as I'm not a DA fan in auto's, my first 45 was a early Sig 220 in the form of a BDA and I quickly found favor in the 1911. Recently I acquired a customized Combat Commander with the Seecamp Conversion and really enjoy it. Single action is in no way limited and since I'm a lefty not having an additional side safety to get snagged, etc, is a plus. I've got a few lonely 1911's that are begging for attention....................Larry
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