Recommended Reading on the 1911/1911A1

**Joe P** · 03-28-2009 08:33 AM

Good morning folks. My interest in the .45 is starting to surface, and I have enjoyed the pictures and words from the previous threads. Are there any preferred or recommended books/peridicals? I have Joe Poyer's book on the .45 on the way, and have also seen Clawson's book for sale (if it is still available). Clawson's book seems pricey, but I'm sure it is well worth it. Anything else I should be looking for? Thanks for any info and assistance.

Semper Fi,
Joe P

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**Highly Recommended** · 03-28-2009 08:33 AM

A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered. Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping. In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail. I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!). CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping.

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**Rob Greer** · 03-28-2009 09:59 AM

Clawson's books are well worth the money!! There is a smaller collector's guide that is available from Clawson as well... and this one won't break the bank. (I can put you in touch with someone who sells them if you are interested.) This smaller guide is not as detailed as his larger books, bet there is still a ton of info included. There are also reference books by Meadows and Goddard that are well worth while. If you are looking into the .38 Super, Douglas Sheldon has a great book on that 'flavor' of 1911.

**cplstevennorton** · 03-28-2009 10:20 AM

+1 on Clawson's small book. For the money you can't beat it!

**KarlKW** · 03-28-2009 02:55 PM

The Collector's Guide, by Charles W. Clawson is excellent, and it is packed with information. Be sure to look for the third edition. Previous editions are being sold, but the third edition has the most recent and updated information. HTH, Karl

**Joe P** · 03-28-2009 07:53 PM

Folks, thanks very much for the info. It is really appreciated. What is the title for Clawson's collectors guide? Could it possible be 'Clawson's Collectors Guide'? Rob Greer, I would appreciate the info re trying to get ahold of a copy. Thanks once again for the quick info.

Semper Fi,
Joe P

**Johnny Peppers** · 03-28-2009 09:36 PM

The full title is "Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols Models of 1911 and 1911A1" Third Edition. I don't know if he moved over to this forum, but Karl Karash that posted on the old CSP icon

still has it at a good price.

**Rob Greer** · 03-28-2009 10:31 PM

Karl is exactly the person I was thinking of. I'll get in contact with him for you.

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