Model 1911 and 1911A1 Military & Commercial Pistol book-Colt-Latest 3rd Ed-NEW!

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THE MODEL 1911 and MODEL 1911A1 MILITARY and COMMERCIAL PISTOLS
by Joe Poyer
Edited by Craig Riesch
THIRD EDITION, REVISED & EXPANDED
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At 1-1/4 inches thick, this not-so-lightweight book is packed with
amazing
amount of essential info for any Model 1911 or 1911A1 devotee. The detailed examination of parts, markings, ammunition, finishes, accessories, and more make it a
MUST-have
for your military pistol
library!
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568 PAGES
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672 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS AND DRAWINGS
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26 SERIAL NUMBER TABLES
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ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Nearly five years in preparation,
The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols
examines John Browning's most famous pistol from barrel bushing to hammer to lanyard loop on a part-by-part basis.
Any change or variation in a part is described by serial number range, making it possible to determine the authenticity of any Model 1911 or Model 1911A1 by year of manufacture.
Parts are described in chapters organized by assembly—receiver, slide, and magazine. Each part of each assembly—trigger system, magazine release, sights, etc., are then described complete with markings and other identifying characteristics. Parts are differentiated by model and manufacturer, such as Colt,
Springfield
Armory, Remington Arms-UMC, Singer,
Ithaca
, Remington Rand, and Union Switch & Signal. All Colt model and variation parts are also described where they differ from the .45 ACP part.
All military and commercial markings are listed by date or serial number range of use. Serial numbers are listed in twenty-six individual tables both by military and the individual commercial models, and by other manufacturers. An appendix contains a serial number listing organized both by manufacturing and shipping date. Serial numbers for British military, Canadian, Argentine, Norwegian, and Russian military pistols are also given.
Individual chapters and appendices provide detailed examinations of markings on receivers, slides, and barrels. They include military inspection and commercial markings, as well as photographs of all slide markings. Finishes are discussed for both military and commercial pistols by serial number ranges. Accoutrements and accessories are thoroughly explored and photographed, including all belts, magazine pockets, and holsters .
A complete listing of all
U.S.
military Model 1912, 1916, M3, M7, and M15 holster manufacturers is included.
U.S.
military-issue ammunition in .45 ACP is described in detail, and a photo-illustrated assembly/disassembly procedure shows the most efficient way to service the pistol.
This is truly one (if not
the
) of the most detailed and comprehensive books on the Model 1911 and 1911A1 ever published.
TABLE OF CONTENTS (ABBREVIATED):
Introduction
Conventions
Proper Nomenclature
Specifications
CHAPTER 1:
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND USE OF THE MODEL 1911/1911A1 PISTOL
The Components Come Together
British Civilian and Military Contract Pistols
First Combat Use for the M1911
Trench Warfare and the Pistol
Wartime Production
Transition to the Model 1911A1
Prelude to World War II
World War II Production
World War II Lend-Lease
Post-World War II Firearms Imports
The Commercial Government Model
National Match Pistols
CHAPTER 2: THE RECEIVER, PART BY PART
Model 1911/1911A1 Subassemblies
Receiver Assembly
Trigger Guard
Walnut Stocks, Truncated Diamond Pattern
Walnut Stocks, Plain
Plastic Stocks
Stock Screw/Bushing Assembly
CHAPTER 3: SLIDE, PART BY PART
Slide, Physical Description
Slide, Parts
Barrel Assembly
Sights
Sight, Rear Assembly
CHAPTER 4: MAGAZINES
Design
Lanyard Loop
Magazines for the Model 1911
Colt Magazines for the Commercial Model 1911
Magazines for the Model 1911A1
Post-World War II Magazines
Post-World War II Military Contract Magazines
Foreign Manufactured Magazines
Magazine Springs
Magazine Followers
Magazine Finishes
CHAPTER 5: SERIAL NUMBERS
Colt Serial Numbers
Colt Prefixes and Suffixes
CHAPTER 6: MARKINGS---RECEIVERS
Colt Markings
U.S. Military Contract Serial Number Format
Colt Commercial Model Serial Number Format
Springfield Armory Markings
Remington Arms-UMC Markings
Singer Markings
Harrington & Richardson
Ithaca Markings
Remington Rand Markings
Union Switch & Signal Company Markings
U.S. Army Ordnance Final Inspection Markings---A Summary
Repair and Overhaul Facilities Markings
Commercial Production---Colt Receiver Markings
British Commercial and Military Markings
National Rifle Association Marked Model 1911s
CHAPTER 7: SLIDE MARKINGS
Slide Markings by Serial Number---U.S. Military
Colt, Left Side, Patent and Address
Slide Markings, Colt Commercial
Springfield Armory Slide Markings
Remington Arms-UMC Company Slide Markings
North American Arms Co., Ltd., Slide Markings
National Cash Register Company, Slide Markings
A. J. Savage Munitions Company, Slide Markings
Singer Manufacturing Company, Slide Markings
Ithaca Gun Company, Slide Markings
Remington Rand, Inc., Slide Markings
Union Switch & Signal, Slide Markings
Rampant Colt Logotype
CHAPTER 8: BARREL MARKINGS
Model 1911/1911A1 Barrels
Subcontractor Manufactured Barrels
Miscellaneous Barrel Markings
CHAPTER 9: FINISHES AND ENGRAVING
Military Finishes
Engraved Government Models
Colt Factory Engravers of the Past
CHAPTER 10: ACCESSORIES
Cleaning Kit
Holsters
Suspensions
M-12 Holster
Holster, Pistol, Black, .45 Caliber, General Officer Type II
Parade/Ceremonial Holsters
Commercial Hip Holsters
Holster Markings
Shoulder Holsters
Nonregulation Holsters for the Model 1911/1911A1
Holsters for Some Other Military Services
Fabric Magazine Pockets
Leather Magazine Pockets
Belts
Bandoliers
CHAPTER 11: AMMUNITION FOR THE MODEL 1911 AND 1911A1
Caliber .45 Automatic Pistol Ball Cartridge, Model of 1911
Caliber .45 Automatic Pistol Ball Cartridge, Model of 1911 World War II Ammunition Production
Caliber .45 Pistol National Match Ammunition
Headstamps---.45 ACP
Packing Boxes
Packing Cases
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Model 1911/1911A1 Exploded View
Appendix B: Colt Model 1911/1911A1 Military and Commercial Production
Appendix C: The Colt Company, 1945 to the Present
Appendix D: The National Match Pistol
Appendix E: The Ballester-Molina Pistol
Appendix F: Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, Model 1911; Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, Model 1911A1---U.S. Army Ordnance Department Assigned Serial Numbers (s/n) Annotated
Appendix G: British Military and Commercial Proof Marks
Appendix H: Prefixes and Suffixes for the Model 1911/1911A1 and Variations
Appendix I: Model 1911/1911A1, Series 70/80 Slide Markings
Appendix J: Disassembly/Assembly Procedure
Appendix K: Colt Letters of Authenticity
Appendix L: Bibliography
TABLES
Receiver Parts
Slide Parts
Magazines
Serial Numbers
Markings, Receiver
Markings, Slide
Markings, Barrel
Finishes
Holsters, Tools, and Accoutrements
Ammunition
Comparative Serial Numbers
British Markings
Softcover. 3rd Edition, Revised & Expanded. 5 1/2x8 1/2. 568 pages. 672 black and white photos and drawings. 82 tables.
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