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Blueprints and Specifications for the M1911A1 .45 Caliber Service Pistol (U.S. Ordnance Department blueprints dating from 1936 with revisions...
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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COMBAT FIRING WITH HAND GUNS - Department of Defense 1944 - PIN 20504 - CORRECT GRIPS; THREE BASIC FIRING POSITIONS; FIRING QUICKLY AND INSTINCTIVELY.
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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Note the circular machining marks...
IthacaII2010-June-22004.jpg picture by viettom - Photobucket Greetings from Texas! Looking for someone who could restore and refinish a 1911A1...
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum but very interested in the history of old 1911s. I have an old Colt 1911 govt serial C61535 with British proofs and a...
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. I have been researching my grandfathers Colt 1911 the best I can on the internet but it seems there is some true...
Came across this at my buddy's pawn shop today. I believe the finish is original. No rebuild marks. Has all the right markings in the right places....
Guys: Got this today from a vet's family. He got it in WW 2...Appears an original un-messed with Rem Rand..Serial is 1347XXX which is correct for...
What would the general value of a 1918 maunufactured 1911 be with a restored blued finish? I have a nice 1911 that someone repainted with the new...
and all the great photos he gave us!
Hello, I attached a picture of the extractor and frame from a used 1911A1 that I purchased. Not sure about the blob of metal on the end of both. ...
I was poking around on their web site this morning and noticed that the listing is no longer there. They must have pulled it from the upcoming...
Hi, I have a fist year production Colt ACE pistol. It's not a .22 conversion unit. It's a very nice 'shooter condition' gun. I took it to the range...
I noticed that the gun did not sell. Was it pulled from the auction or was there a reserve on the gun (that wasn't met). Anybody know? Just...
If you are ever in Quebec City, make sure you take a tour of the citadel, the fort in the old city. In the museum sitting there with a few other...
Has anybody published anything regarding original vs repro boxes (in a book or on-line)? I haven't been able to find anything. I am trying to learn a...
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...
Has anyone found any training films or manuals on-line for instruction on firing, handling, maintenance, etc. for the 1911/1911A1 or other pistols? ...
I have a Colt Military 1911 from years back. I would like to know of the first simple things that might be done to get it to group better. I might...
I was given this holster from my great aunts estate. Sadly no 1911 in it but rather a Colt lighning from 1888. Go figure! Anyway, I was trying...
Hi, I'm a new Randall 1911 .45 owner. I know the history of the company but from what I understand, all the pistols were completely stainless. I did,...
If any of you gentlemen are able to look up any data on these U.S. Property Pistols, Would you please check my Serial No. 566864 as well. Do you...
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