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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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Hey all; I am new to the 1911 market, though paying attention, i just want to go through the extra hassle with handgun purchasing, and looking for...
need to find out what all the cool buttons do...
Testing one two three... this thing on... cough, cough. Truman
Thanks to badger I have finally been able to make the jump from CSP.I will be posting under the user name" smokey",the old "Major Nick Riviezzo"...
I attended a gun show today and saw something that I'd never seen before. Reputable dealer had a supply of brand new 1911A1 magazines...
I have a Sestima 1911A1 colt model semi-auto, and would like it to shoot a bit more accurately. I believe Colt parts will interchange, should I start...
At Rock Island auction,some nice pistols. http://www.rockislandauction.com/search.aspx?psid=1875960&aid=46 RayP.
Although this is not regarding a M1911 this seemed to be the most appropriate forum. I have a Colt M-1903 Army 38 cal. revolver that is in fairly...
and all the great photos he gave us!
I acquired this Colt and all the associated equipment from the daughter-in-law of Lt. Bush in Seattle. He was the Communications Officer aboard the...
Anyone know if "standard" 1911 grips will fit a wide body? Getting a Rock Island(takes Para P14 mags) ans the black plastic grips leave a lot to be...
I acquired this Colt from the son of Capt. Fly. His son, Bill Fly, lives here in Bellingham and has a large collection of memorabilia from his...
I sent an email to the gentleman in regards to this NRA marked "Colt" and tried to explain why it wasn't correct but had no luck in convincing him....
I've have all way's heard that Break-Free clp was one of the best for cleaning and protecting your firearm, One of mine is a WW 2 German Luger 1936...
today. They are complaining things are getting a little crowded?:/!!
I have acquired three stone cold mint U.S. & S. pistols in the past several years. All three (serials 1.06; 1.07 and 1.09) have had keystone grips...
Trying to post my first photo on the new forum. Thought this would be a good photo to try with. Series 70 Colt in 9 mm.
Hi Is this a old WWI colt sight and if so what would be its value
I am looking t an ithaca 1911A1 and in the description it says "arsenal parkerized finish", but it does not have any arsenal markings on it. Is this...
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