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COMBAT FIRING WITH HAND GUNS - Department of Defense 1944 - PIN 20504 - CORRECT GRIPS; THREE BASIC FIRING POSITIONS; FIRING QUICKLY AND INSTINCTIVELY.
TM 9-1295 U.S. Pistols & Revolvers - M1911, M1911A1 and S&W M1917 (1942) Ordnance Maintenance Manual War Department - November 9th, 1942 Format:...
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Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Small Arms Instructors Manual (1918) Compiled by the Small Arms Instruction Corps Format: 234 pages - E.P. Dutton @ Company, New York (1918) ...
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...
Springfield Armoury 1911 Mil-Spec Disassembly/Assembly Mouse Click on the film strip thumbnail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufd6W1a2NHc...
1911 Handgun Assembly Animation Mouse Click on the film strip thumbnail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P4XJTKzKEU 1911 Handgun...
Blueprints and Specifications for the M1911A1 .45 Caliber Service Pistol (U.S. Ordnance Department blueprints dating from 1936 with revisions...
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Since it's the one hundred year anniversary of the adoption of the classic US M1911 I decided to celebrate by liberating a '43 Colt 1911A1 from a...
I was speaking with a Greek Army Captain here in Afghanistan the other day, and she was kind enough to show and let me photograph her pistol. Based...
I saw a reference on another site to an old gunbroker auction where a remington umc 1911 from the Charles Duffy collection was claimed to be a USMC...
It has been around the block a few times. Serial number is No 577217, heart shaped cuts in grip frame. Unfortunately the US PROPERTY has been...
Hello all, I'm new to this forum and would like to get started with a question regarding my early issue Colt US Army 1911 sn# 60xxx. The barrel...
My first USGI 1911, made in 1944, shipped to the Benicia Ordnance depot, Army Point, CA on 8/29/44.
I am been made aware of a man who has a 1911 that has the serial numbers filed off by the original owner. He was afraid that Uncle Sam would not...
This Colt was carried by Colonel William K. Lanman USMC who was a Naval Aviator...
I purchased a copy of "The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood", by Dick Camp today and have spent the afternoon enjoying it and the many photographs of WWI...
I was awarded the First Place Award for the best military display at the Washington Arms Collectors show in Puyallup...
hello everyone, I just joined this forum, I have tried to research info on value of my 1942 navy 1911a1, I have been able to find values on standard...
Recently viewed a blue 1918 45 ACP.. The Sn. was something around 300000. The barrel was interlaced HP, I did not have the opportunity to...
Bought a M1911 some months ago and recently recieved by the dealer who arranged the whole deal another package with mentioning that he forgot to add...
Picked up a 1911 Pistol rig today that is interesting and need some opinions. The Holster is a very nice tan with BOYT- JRJ instead of a date. Is...
I have an old flap holster my wife inherited along with a US&S 1911 (and a few other pieces). The back says Warren Leather Goods Co 1918 J.A.O....
Hey guys, I posted this on another forum, but wanted to do the same here in case some folks don't "cross-over". Thanks for looking, Emri
what would the value difference be between 2 Remington Rand 1911's from 1944? One has the SA in front of the serial number and one doesn't.
Gentlemen: Like most guys here I find that the M1911 pistols and other combat weapons hold the greatest interest for me. They are important from a...
A local gun shop called me a couple of weeks ago and referred a man that had this Colt for sale. I showed it to Duane Hansen , and he bought it this...
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