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Blueprints and Specifications for the M1911A1 .45 Caliber Service Pistol (U.S. Ordnance Department blueprints dating from 1936 with revisions...
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...
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Picked this Brazilian 1911 slide up today, thought it might make a good build. Left side is marked 'FABRICA DE ITAJUBA-BRASIL', right is marked...
I am somewhat new to collecting military 1911's. I am aware that there are books and experts on the subject. When it comes to a war time...
Colt 1911 I am looking at a weird pistol.... Shipped form the Government in 1963 . WWII Arsenal Rework marked SA. BUT! It has Micro Bushing and...
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?
Obviously not service connected but as it was designed to duplicate the 1911 in weight and handling I figured I'd give it a review. Shot six twelve...
A couple of questions. 1. What do you think of the Springfield Armory 1911 pro model? 2. It is built to FBI standards; does anyone know where I can...
I remember a pdf of an old Field Manual that had sight settings (Holds) for long range fire with the 1911A1. It displayed where the rear site should...
Just bought a gorgeous Remington Rand, Dulite finish with second style logo in about 98% condition. SN 9477xx. SP marked barrel. Keyes Grips with...
Thank-you to all those who provided help on the correct Keyes grips question. The pair on this one are marked Star 12 and 14 inside. This is the...
Where can one go to find service 1911's? I want to acquire one that is pre-1960.
Odd metal belt attachment clips on the back. Seems too tight to fit a belt. Markings on the back: POCKET AMMO MAG OD7 45 CAL DSA ...
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...
I was looking at Springfield's new line of faux 1911s called 1911 DS Prodigy. Doublestacked 17+1 or 20+1 9mm starting at US$1499. Ok, maybe it's just...
It's my 6th cakeday!! It's also the first time I've remembered to post. Here's my sixth favorite a little pew pew! (Wash your hands, don't hoard, and...
This 1944 Colt comes with a box. Any comments on the original Kraft box per the auction listing? It’s now adding $500-800 to the total, may be more...
Hello, I am a new member and I am hoping someone out there may be able to solve a mystery for me. I have a Colt 1911A1 . It has a replacement slide....
Hi All, I usually lurk in the M1/M1a board, so I don't frequent this board often. I hope this is not OT here. I ran across what I think is an M3...
Hello To all I just got a box of 45acp that is dated 1943 and the casings are made of steel. My question is, What year did they start making the...
Hello Gurus, What can you tell us about this 1911? Remington Rand WWII 'U.S.Property' 1911 'Nice' : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com Thanks!
Hi This old Bacsi got a Colt Ace 22 conversion , no documentation . I can't figure out where/ how the Ejecter mounts ? I would appreciate some...
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