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Forum: 1911/1911A1 Service Pistol

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  1. Post Sticky Thread Combat Firing with Hand Guns (Department of Defense 1944)

    COMBAT FIRING WITH HAND GUNS - Department of Defense 1944 - PIN 20504 - CORRECT GRIPS; THREE BASIC FIRING POSITIONS; FIRING QUICKLY AND INSTINCTIVELY.

    Started by Badger‎, 10-07-2010 08:36 AM
    1944, combat, defense, department, firing, guns, hand
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  2. Post Sticky Thread TM 9-1295 U.S. Pistols & Revolvers - M1911, M1911A1 and S&W M1917 (1942)

    TM 9-1295 U.S. Pistols & Revolvers - M1911, M1911A1 and S&W M1917 (1942) Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department - November 9th, 1942 Format:...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 12:51 PM
    1942, m1911, m1917, pistols, revolvers, sandw
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  3. Post Sticky Thread U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture (OldGuns.Net)

    http://oldguns.net/sn_php/milmods.htm

    Started by Badger‎, 01-01-2010 08:55 AM
    dates, manufacture, military, oldgunsnet
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  4. Post Sticky Thread Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films)

    Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 03:03 PM
    arms, films, fundamentals, small, training, weapons, wwii
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  5. Post Sticky Thread TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994)

    TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....

    Started by Badger‎, 11-04-2009 10:41 AM
    1994, ammunition, army, data, sheets, tm27
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  6. Post Sticky Thread Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films)

    Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...

    Started by Badger‎, 10-11-2009 04:32 PM
    effects, era, films, infantry, korean, training, weapons, wwii
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  7. Post Sticky Thread Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918)

    Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-28-2009 02:47 PM
    1918, arms, instructors, manual, small
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  8. Post Sticky Thread Cleaning a Mil-Spec 1911-A1

    Cleaning a Mil-Spec 1911-A1 Mouse Click on the film strip thumbnail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI33et_ar_I Cleaning a Mil-Spec...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 09:12 AM
    1911a1, cleaning, milspec
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  9. Post Sticky Thread Springfield Armoury 1911 Mil-Spec Disassembly/Assembly

    Springfield Armoury 1911 Mil-Spec Disassembly/Assembly Mouse Click on the film strip thumbnail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufd6W1a2NHc...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 09:05 AM
    1911, armoury, disassembly or assembly, milspec, springfield
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  10. Post Sticky Thread 1911 Handgun Assembly Animation

    1911 Handgun Assembly Animation Mouse Click on the film strip thumbnail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P4XJTKzKEU 1911 Handgun...

    Started by Badger‎, 09-09-2009 08:44 AM
    1911, animation, assembly, handgun
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  11. Post Sticky Thread Blueprints and Specifications for the M1911A1 .45 Cal Service Pistol

    Blueprints and Specifications for the M1911A1 .45 Caliber Service Pistol (U.S. Ordnance Department blueprints dating from 1936 with revisions...

    Started by Badger‎, 07-27-2007 07:46 PM
    blueprints, cal, pistol, service, specifications
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  1. M1911 reduction cartridge

    I've purchased a cartridge, which looked similiar to those which were used for the Kongsberg .22 System. Comparing it to the Kongsberg cartridge, it...

    Started by Promo‎, 05-07-2013 10:39 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-10-2013, 02:21 AM Go to last post
  2. Russian Colt 1911 holster

    Hello, any idea what was the holster for Russian Colt 1911??? K31/43

    Started by K31/43‎, 05-05-2013 09:08 AM
    1911, colt, holster, russian
    • Replies: 6
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    05-08-2013, 05:32 PM Go to last post
  3. Rock Island 1911A1 make over

    Well, I got my Rock Island 1911A1 that I am going to carry as a duty weapon "out of jail" this morning. Decided that it had to be a little more...

    Started by imarangemaster‎, 04-27-2013 03:04 PM
    island, make, rock
    • Replies: 6
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    05-04-2013, 12:15 AM Go to last post
  4. Early Remington Rand

    Most here have already seen this one, but was ask for pictures of early RR and figured I might as well post them for those that haven't seen it. ...

    Started by Johnny Peppers‎, 01-14-2013 11:20 PM
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    • Replies: 13
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    04-29-2013, 06:45 PM Go to last post
  5. Sometimes one picture is enough.

    Started by Scott Gahimer‎, 03-21-2013 01:54 AM
    picture
    • Replies: 6
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    04-29-2013, 04:43 PM Go to last post
  6. Happy 101st Birthday Colt M1911

    The first (50) Colt M1911 pistols were shipped 4 January 1912. Here are a couple photos of a pistol owned by a friend that was in that first...

    Started by Scott Gahimer‎, 01-04-2013 10:57 AM
    101st, birthday, colt, happy, m1911
    • Replies: 2
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    04-20-2013, 10:56 PM Go to last post
  7. Some general WW II 1911A1 questions...

    I recently picked up a Rock Island Armory 1911A1 to carry as a duty sidearm (replacing my S&W model 469 9mm) for my high country "Critical...

    Started by imarangemaster‎, 04-18-2013 05:23 AM
    general, questions
    • Replies: 6
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    04-20-2013, 09:38 PM Go to last post
  8. USGI 1911 Box

    We know what looks like the USGI kraft M1911A1 boxes of the five manufacturers from WWII, but I've never seen any M1911 US Army boxes of WWI. Are...

    Started by Mikecp‎, 04-20-2013 09:52 AM
    1911, box, boxe, usgi
    • Replies: 0
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    04-20-2013, 09:52 AM Go to last post
  9. Ode to the 1911: Pistol of the century - 102 years and going strong

    If you search the history of firearms, you would be hard pressed to find another weapon, especially a handgun, that has been in full utility and...

    Started by imarangemaster‎, 04-18-2013 09:19 PM
    102, 1911, century, ode, pistol, strong, years
    • Replies: 8
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    04-19-2013, 07:37 PM Go to last post
  10. when was my 1911 made?

    I have a Colt 1911 that I want to know year it was made. serial number is 266266 I bought it 30 years ago to have one. any one Know?

    Started by arado‎, 04-19-2013 01:38 PM
    1911, made
    • Replies: 5
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    04-19-2013, 07:32 PM Go to last post
  11. Question Early Magazine Question

    I have a question regarding an early (pinned, two-tone) unmarked magazine pictured below: The upper, normally bare steel portion of this type...

    Started by Milsurf‎, 03-26-2013 10:20 PM
    early, magazine, question
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 242
    03-27-2013, 07:22 PM Go to last post
  12. Help ID This Holster (U.S. I Think)

    This is obviously not a 1911 holster. I have never seen one like it but it is obviously "Mills". It resembles somewhat the Mills holsters used by the...

    Started by Jughead‎, 03-23-2013 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 202
    03-26-2013, 09:28 AM Go to last post
  13. RAF 1918 Contract .455 Eley Government Model Pistol

    Here for your viewing pleasure are photos of my WWI RAF British military proofed Colt 1911. It was one of 400 pistols shipped to Captain Sir Connop...

    Started by varifleman‎, 03-24-2013 12:01 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    03-24-2013, 12:01 PM Go to last post
  14. US Officer's WWI British-proofed Colt Government Model .45ACP Pistol

    Here for your viewing pleasure are photos of my WWI British-proofed .45ACP Colt Government Model pistol C 13731 which was 1 of 300 shipped to the...

    Started by varifleman‎, 03-22-2013 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 421
    03-24-2013, 11:38 AM Go to last post
  15. 1911-A1 functioning problem

    I have a 1911-A1 that began to act up (seize). The slide began to not close completely/not at all. I disassembled it and found that the lug had...

    Started by Jerome Cooper‎, 02-27-2013 10:30 PM
    1911a1, functioning, problem
    • Replies: 3
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    03-22-2013, 09:27 PM Go to last post
  16. 1944-45 Colt M1911A1...a little different than most.

    Based on the serial number, this pistol should have been shipped to Springfield Armory in December 1944. However, the original boxed C and D marked...

    Started by Scott Gahimer‎, 03-12-2013 02:38 AM
    colt
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 259
    03-12-2013, 02:38 AM Go to last post
  17. My first 1911A1

    I just became the proud owner of my first 1911A1. :thup: Other that it was manufactured in 1943, I don't know much about its history. :confused: Any...

    Started by Askari‎, 03-03-2013 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 454
    03-09-2013, 02:36 AM Go to last post
  18. 1911 in .455 Webley

    I am completely new on 1911s, and I ran into a .455 Webley Auto 1911 from somewhere around 1918 probably. Serial is 62.xxx. I've read up on them and...

    Started by Beginner‎, 02-19-2013 11:23 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
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    03-07-2013, 11:58 AM Go to last post
  19. LL Magagine

    Anyone needing a Colt lanyard loop magazine with that pleasing been there, done that look? This isn't one of those safe queens. Original Colt 1911...

    Started by Johnny Peppers‎, 03-02-2013 09:38 AM
    magagine
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 146
    03-02-2013, 05:05 PM Go to last post
  20. Magazine & Take Down Tool ID?

    Since I have only the one collectable 1911 and at this point not (yet?) the compulsion to increase the flock, I haven't invested in The Book. So if...

    Started by Milsurf‎, 02-23-2013 11:29 PM
    magazine, tool
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 193
    02-24-2013, 10:52 PM Go to last post

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