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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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A buddy just called me. He was at a show & picked up a box of 45 ACP headstamped "EC 43". It has a brass case and what looks like a leather top...
Does anyone know what the correct Sistema Colt Holster looks like or knows where to get them? I have a pretty sweet looking Air Force Sistema and...
Not to start a firestorm with purists, but here's a link to my post on the M1 carbine Forum here that I haunt. They are not junk, as some would have...
I recently purchased a 1911. It has a Ithaca Slide and a Colt frame. Where the serial number should be is labeled LCSD 1XX. Does anyone have...
I don't know how or why this has never been fired. I have had it for 20 years. :beerchug:
Revolver...I know it's slightly OT but the the other forum seems to be all Non -US Handguns. Anyway US Model 1917 ARMY 45 Cal with lanyard Ring....
I came across the old paperwork for two guns I had stolen 14 years ago. I know some of you guys archive information like this so here it is:...
Questions for the experts. I read that sometimes a new serial number with an "X" prefix was stamped on frames during arsenal rework. Can this gun be...
in a lot of parts i picked up yesterday, i found this, i think, they are Colt SA cleaning rods, if memory servs me right they originally had 4 rods...
Colt 1911 Forum Post: I recenctly acquired a very nice Colt 1911, serial number 72,xxx, and paid about $400 which is worrisome since I was not in...
I need help!. I have several hundrad 230 grain roundnose reloads that will not work in my new colt. These shells chambered just fine in my auto...
I've been toying with the idea of a 45 SAA just as a shooter. Even a Colt 3rd Generation will go $1000-1200 and a 2nd more than that. What about the...
I've seen posts referring to "black army" 1911's. What iare these and what is back ground history on these? THANKS
I'm looking for an original style holster for my S&W 1917 for range and hunting use. I'm not a re-enactor, so perfect authenticity isn't important...
Have a well used Victory ser V188xx Blue with no property marks or cartouches. Looks like a commercial mod 10 with a laynard. Were these guns made...
I am looking for an original finish US&S slide. (yeah I know, I know, good luck) Thats why I need to use the right bait. I am ready to trade a 1918...
My Dad gave me his Colt 1911 style, but it is chambered for .38 Super. I still have the box and the owner's manual. Shoots sweet, holds 9 in the...
Have noticed on several older Colt 1911 & A1s that the safety pin hole sometimes has peening around the edges of the hole, leading me to believe this...
Hello Gurus, What can you tell us about this 1911? Remington Rand WWII 'U.S.Property' 1911 'Nice' : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com Thanks!
I saw a pair of Colt 1911 Reproduction pistols today. They were consecutive serial numbers. Price was $2200. There's no way I can afford that...
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