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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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I just looked at a Colt 1911 SN 510xxx. Sorry, but I have not pics right now. It appears to be all correct except the grips and magazine. Correct...
I found this at a show this past weekend. Please find attached photos. I noticed on a number of Lend Lease guns.."not english made" stamped on...
I bought this Colt at a gunshow in Spokane,WA several years ago for parts, as it was in poor condition. I decided to send it to the late Bill Adair...
All, my 1917 Colt has corrosion in the slide serrations, especially on the off side of the pistol. Any recommendations as to best address the...
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Five first year production Model Of 1911, U.S. Navy Colt 45s........----:)
How about this historic Colt with a Pearl Harbor connection? Tom Anderson was the OOD on the USS UTAH when the Japanese torpedo struck at 0804 on Dec...
Picked up two 45 ACP holster for 45 automatic. One is a 1918 CLINTON (F.W.T). Very good shape. The other is a 1942 Sears in almost unissued ...
I hope this is the right forum for info.I know a older gent who has a Colt 1911 made in 1912 with 4 digit serial #,it was shipped to the brooklyn...
I have a magazine I picked a while back, it has a S on the top of the floor plate, also has what seems like very large pins holding floor plate and...
I am new to this forum. I recently acquired this old guy from a friend. I am retired Army, a Viet Nam vet and have always wanted a government issue...
I found this Gun in a collection I was helping a guy sell last year . He did not know it nor did the guy he bought it from but low and behold it is a...
I traded a Browning HP for this Colt for the frame. I had a Ciener .22 Conversion Unit I wanted mount on it. Well, the doggone thing shot so good as...
The landyard loop on one of my USGI 1911A1's MSH is bent forward toward the muzzle. Not bad, but noticeable. Thought about using a hammer & wooden...
Hi Guys, A friend brought this pistol over for me to look at. It's a 1945 Ithaca with a General Shaver mag ,'42 Sears holster and GI web belt. He...
Picked up a Colt 1911 a1 checkered MSH the other day, but the lanyard loop had been cut off. I got the pin out but the remaining studs won't budge....
Wanted to say thanks for the information on U.S.&S. Really appreciate the information provided by Mr. Holbrok, Mr. oldcanuck, & Mr. Scott ...
Well this is the 3rd JSB 45 that I have owend and I think it will be the last . The other 2 were not as nice as this one /but still ok gun`s I did...
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