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| colt 1911 army issue: The Colt 1911 Pistol Leroy Thompson, 2011-05-24 First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945), the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence among US Special Operations units, as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition, the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 Pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA. In this new volume, handgun expert Leroy Thompson sheds new light on the development, history and use of this revolutionary handgun, complete with specially-commissioned artwork depicting the firing process and cutaway profile of the gun, as well as its use in various theaters of war. |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols Joe Poyer, 2008 The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols, 3rd Edition, totals 566 pages. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. This book is part of North Cape Publications, Inc.(R) For Collectors Only(R) series of books on collector's and antique firearms. Parts are described in chapters organized by subassembly receiver, slide and magazine. Serial numbers are listed in individual tables by military and the individual commercial models such as the ACE and Service ACE, National Match, .38 Super, Commander, Gold Cup, British, Argentine, Norwegian, and Canadian military models, etc. An appendix also contains a serial number listing organized by shipping date. Check to see when a pistol was manufactured, then to see when it was actually shipped. Parts are described in chapters organized by assembly receiver, slide and magazine. Each part of each assembly, i.e., trigger system, magazine release, sights, etc. are then described and photographed complete with markings and other identifying characteristics. Parts are differentiated by model and manufacturer, i.e. Colt, Springfield Armory, Remington Arms-UMC, Singer, Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch & Signal. All Colt commercial model and variation parts are also described and compared to the military .45 ACP part. Serial number ranges are provided for every model and manufacturer of the Model 1911, Model 1911A1, and Series 70/80 in separate tables. Serial numbers for British military, Canadian, Argentine, Norwegian, and Russian military pistols are also given. Markings are often the key to authenticating the Model 1911/Model1911A1. All military and commercial markings are listed by date or serial number range of use in twenty-six individual tables both by military and the individual commercial models, and by other manufacturers. Individual chapters provide detailed examinations of markings on receivers, slides and barrels, including both military inspection and commercial markings, all correlated to serial number ranges. An appendix includes photographs of all slide markings. Finishes are discussed for both military and commercial pistols by serial number ranges. Accoutrements and accessories for the Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 are thoroughly explored. All belts, magazine pockets, and holsters are described and photographed. Complete listings of all U.S. military holster manufacturers--- U.S. military Model 1912, 1916, M3, M7, and M15 are included. U.S. military-issue ammunition in .45 ACP is described in detail including cartons and shipping containers. Complete listings and descriptions of all holster manufacturers are included. U.S. military-issue ammunition in .45 ACP is described in detail. The Argentine Ballester-Riguad and -Molina pistols, as well as Norwegian Models are discussed in detail and compared to the Model 1911A1. A photo-illustrated assembly/disassembly procedure shows the most efficient way to maintain the pistol. As always in the For Collectors Only(R) series 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. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Marksmanship in the U.S. Army William K. Emerson, 2004 Featuring hundreds of black-and-white illustrations of marksmanship medals, prizes, and badges, plus a special full-color section, this encyclopedia of U.S. Army shooting awards and training program rewards is a must-have for military historians and collectors. In Marksmanship in the U.S. Army, William K. Emerson details weapons training from the 1850s to the present, gathering this information for the first time in a single volume. Emerson highlights the philosophies behind army marksmanship and documents the awards, prizes, and badges bestowed upon the War Department’s most elite shooters, artillerymen, and swordsmen. Proficiency training discussed in this book includes the use of sabers, cannons, sea mines, bayonets, tank weapons, aerial gunnery, bombs, and other weapons. Emerson integrates discussion of the criteria, people, and rationale behind each award into this historical account. Emerson’s emphasis on national rifle and pistol matches, the history of selected army and NRA trophies, and significant players in the army’s weapons training development enhances the comprehensive appeal of the latest contribution to military history by this experienced author. |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Writer's Guide to Weapons Benjamin Sobieck, 2015-07-09 When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Inside you'll find: • An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories. • The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film. • A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background. • A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips,and common police tactics. • The Hit List, showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more. • Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions. • An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional. |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Colt 1911 Pistol Leroy Thompson, 2011-05-20 First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Assembly West Point Association of Graduates (Organization)., 2003 |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Dark Circle Robert J. Mrazek, 2022-08-09 From award-winning author Robert J. Mrazek, ex-army officer Jake Cantrell embarks on a harrowing journey, unraveling the conspiracy behind an opioid epidemic and strange disappearances in upstate New York. Jake Cantrell tried to put his past behind him and settle down after suffering an unjust disgrace as an army officer. He works as a campus security officer at a small college in upstate New York. But things aren’t so placid in his leafy new environs. A mass opioid crisis threatens to devastate the campus. When two football players on the new drug attack Jake with bats, Jake is fired for the excessive force he has to use to subdue them. Newly unemployed, Jake is retained by Lauren Kennsiton, the editor of the Groton Journal, to find missing college student Deborah Chapman, a gifted young jazz vocalist who has performed at Carnegie Hall. Along with Bug, the eighteen-year-old wolf hound he saved in Afghanistan, Jake sets out on the search. Battling street gangs, nefarious secrets, and an enigmatic group called the Knights, Jake is set for a brutal showdown that could mean Deborah's rescue--or Jake's demise. Fans of Robert J. Mrazek's award-winning thrillers are in for a non-stop ride into the abyss with the second installment in his critically acclaimed series. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Action Speaks Louder Eric Lichtenfeld, 2007-04-27 An authoritative and entertaining history of the action film |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide, Fortieth Edition Robert A. Sadowski, 2018-10-02 If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. This fortieth edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade, whether its condition is in-box, excellent, or good. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand. |
| colt 1911 army issue: 50 Guns That Changed America Bruce Wexler, 2023-08-29 The History of America—And Our Guns The history of the United States is, like it or not, interwoven with the history of firearms. The young colony needed technologically advanced arms to hunt for food for survival and to maintain a secure base in the face of Native American opposition to European settlers. As the Vikings discovered several centuries earlier, the Indians were tough opponents expert in the use of bladed weapons and bows. The advent of firearms gave European settlers an advantage, although it was only a matter of time until the Native Americans gained access to firearms themselves. Ironically, this was often through unscrupulous white traders. Because these superior weapons gained them their freedom, the principle of the right to bear arms remains etched into the American psyche to this day. Since then, the US has been through a terrible Civil War, at which time many different guns were invented and deployed against brother Americans, each one playing a part in the eventual outcome of the war. After the Civil War came a period of frontier establishment when the country consolidated itself from coast to coast. The outside world knows this best as the Wild West, and again guns played a big part in civilizing unruly parts of the nation. Two world wars also tested America's ingenuity in ensuring that its troops were competitively armed. The invention of automatic weapons by John M. Browning made this a reality. In the post Second World War period the country has had to fight its way through Korea, Vietnam, and numerous other conflicts in the Middle East and Asia. Gun development has not stood still at any time in United States history, and this book illustrates fifty examples that form essential parts of that story. 50 Guns That Changed America will explore the most significant American weapons from the early days of firepower to the amazing modern guns in use today, including: Simeon North/Hall pistol Dimick plains rifle Spencer carbine rifle Winchester Model 1866 Smith & Wesson Army revolver Colt Peacemaker M60 machine gun ArmaLite AR-18 machine gun Each firearm is illustrated in full color with archive photography of the manufacturers and the guns in action where possible. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Grunts Mary Gentle, 2013-08-29 What is an orc? An orc is an 18 stone fighting machine, made of muscle, hide, talon and tusk, with a villainous disposition and a mean sense of humour. And, of course, an orc is a poor dumb grunt - the much abused foot soldier of the Evil Horde of Darkness. The usual last battle of Good against Evil is about to begin. Orc Captain Ashnak and his war-band know exactly what they can expect. The forces of Light are outnumbered, full of headstrong heroes devoid of tactics - but the Light's still going to win. Orcs - the sword fodder in the front line - will die by the thousands. Life's a bitch. |
| colt 1911 army issue: ATF Curios and Relics List United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, 1981 |
| colt 1911 army issue: US Army Small Arms of the Korean War Alexander Cohen, 2018-10-18 When North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, the US Army went to war with the same small arms it had used during World War II. This book examines the various weapons used by the US Army during the Korean War, ranging from .38-caliber revolvers to M1 carbines to the famed Browning Automatic Rifle and features over one hundred high-resolution photographs of the weapons and accessories used in combat by US soldiers in Korea. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Doolittle Raid Doctor Maj. Thomas R. White, 2025-09-28 This account has never been published in it's complete form, remaining in private hands for more than 80 years |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Gleaners Craig Conrad, 2021-03-18 Paul Rice is still rather concerned with the wolf bipeds that have infiltrated the government, especially the CIA, and are entrenched in just about every state in the country. He is working to eliminate them but is momentarily sidetracked when Henry Running Deer, a young Lakota orphan that has run away from the reservation, asks Paul to find his friend, Sara Small Foot, who has suddenly disappeared. Paul takes on the case only to find that the bipeds are still very much with him and closer in government than he thought. Along with his usual cast of helpers, he also finds an unlikely ally who is also working against the bipeds called “The Gleaners.” |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-Sixth Edition Robert A. Sadowski, 2024-10-01 If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values Ken Ramage, 2001-06 Firearms made since 1900 are far more numerous than those made before 1900. Many of these post-1900 firearms are found at auctions, arms retailers, in advertisements, and as 'young' family heirlooms. Much more affordable and plentiful than pre-1900 collector-grade arms, many of these post-1900 guns are increasingly viewed as collectible, valuable assets. This all-new expanded edition helps collectors identify firearms, evaluate conditions, and determine values. Detailed specifications and current values from specialized experts are provided for domestic and imported handguns, rifles, shotguns, and commemorative firearms. Heavily illustrated with more than 8,000 arms, each listing includes descriptions and values in three grades of condition, according to the NRA's Modern standards. A new 8-page color section hosts many popular arms. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gunlore Robert Glenn Howard, Eric A. Eliason, 2024-08-15 Contributions by Sandra Bartlett Atwood, Nathan E. Bender, London Brickley, Eric A. Eliason, Noah D. Eliason, Tim Frandy, Robert Glenn Howard, Jay Mechling, Annamarie O'Brien Morel, Raymond Summerville, Tok Thompson, and Megan L. Zahay Guns are a ubiquitous part of life in the United States. Arguably more pervasive than physical guns is “gunlore,” which refers to the many folklore genres related to firearms. Gunlore: Firearms, Folkways, and Communities is the first book to engage with the many narratives, rituals, folk-speech, customs, art, and handicraft encompassed by gunlore. Like most expressive cultures, gunlore emerges from specific communities. Groups with a shared interest around firearms may form for many reasons—self-protection, hunting, crime, work, political or social identity signaling, the desire to creatively modify guns, and even the resolve to oppose gun use and ownership. This collection explores a range of gunlore genres and the “gunfolk” groups that give rise to them. Contributors examine topics that include the fetishization of firearms, “Moms Who Carry,” online discussion boards, alternative history cosplay, survivalist communities, gunsmiths and gun craft, and more. Gun owners and gun enthusiasts, in all their varieties, are one of the largest avocational groups in America. The essays in Gunlore seek to expand our understanding of these communities by looking at the various roles firearms play, have played, and can play in our world. Gunlore, for better or worse, is a powerful and pervasive method of self-expression. In examining the folklore around these controversial and politically charged tools, weapons, and symbols, we can begin to understand aspects of American culture that will remain prominent for the foreseeable future. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Military Pistols Gordon Bruce, 2016-10-31 This book provides a convenient reference to the history and characteristics of the self-loading pistols that were adopted by the military forces of the nations involved in the two World Wars. It presents a selection of nineteen self-loading pistols - and the firms engaged in their manufacture - during this period, together with a technical appraisal of each weapon. For each pistol a history of both manufacturer and pistol is provided, along with a colour photograph and cutaway views of both the pistol and its breech operation. Details and cutaway views are also provided for the cartridges used by these pistols. All of the weapons illustrated are representative of the pattern issued to the military, and in many cases they continued to be produced for the commercial market. Includes a wealth of technical information and numerous high-quality illustrations prepared specially for the book. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Survivors James Wesley Rawles, 2012-09-25 America is in the thrall of a full-scale socioeconomic breakdown. In this chaotic environment, a few families and individuals must struggle not only to survive day by day but defend themselves against their fellow man. |
| colt 1911 army issue: LOVE TIMES FOUR: FOUR LOVE STORIES UNDER ONE COVER Richard Waltner, 2015-07-30 Love springs from short relationships in all 4 books --- In all 4 there is some difficulty in getting the relationship started. --- Sex is problematic in 3 --- It is the west that is the location of all 4 books, Colorado, Oregon, Montana and Idaho --- Although there are difficulties in getting the love relationships in gear, once they are love burns eternal --- All 4 have some elements of religion in them. |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Mammoth Book of Inside the Elite Forces Nigel Cawthorne, 2012-03-01 The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to American and British special forces, covering all aspects of their equipment, training and deployment in the Iraq age of warfare. It takes a special kind of person to join the Special Forces and those to pass the stringent entrance requirements are subjected to the most rigorous training. They're trained to be super-fit, taught to survive in the most adverse conditions, and turned into killing machines. This book reveals what makes these men tick, and everything you need to know to become one of them. It covers all the types of training required - for fitness, combat, survival, navigation, communication, infiltration, interrogation, extraction and evasion. And it details the full array of weapons used, from small arms and knives to explosives and air back-up. Also included are full listings of all the units - including the SAS, Green Berets, SBS, Navy SEALs, Delta Force, Army Rangers - and their deployment in present-day conflicts such as Desert Storm, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and anti-terrorist operations. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Fortitudine , 1989 |
| colt 1911 army issue: Expatriates James Wesley, Rawles, 2013-10-01 In the latest survivalist thriller from founder of survivalblog.com and New York Times bestselling author James Wesley, Rawles, two expat families struggle for their very survival in the midst of a global economic collapse. When the United States suffers a major socioeconomic collapse, a power vacuum sweeps the globe. A newly radicalized Islamic government rises to power in Indonesia, invades the Philippines, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and finally northern Australia. No longer protected by American military interests, Australia must repel an invasion alone. In the thick of these political maneuvers, an American family of missionaries living in the Philippines and a Texan petroleum engineer in Australia must face the fear of being strangers in a world in flux. Are their relatives back home healthy and safe? Will they ever see them again? In its depiction of the authentic survivalist skills and techniques needed to survive a global socioeconomic meltdown, Expatriates is as informative as it is suspense-filled. |
| colt 1911 army issue: American Military Heritage William W. Hartzog, 1971 |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Blue Heron Nelson Ottenhausen, 2005-09 The President of the United States asks Jake Kelly, aDo you know how to start a revolution in a dictatoras country? Itas easy, you kill the SOB.a Jake Kelly, a retired U.S. Army officer, is ordered back into active service to resurrect a dormant intelligence network in Cuba and to launch Operation Libertad, a covert operation to overthrow the Cuban dictator president. Juan Guevara, a Cuban refugee and Jakeas best friend, volunteers to lead a team to assassinate the Cuban dictator. The Blue Heron is Jake Kellyas powerful and fast cabin cruiser, as well as the code name for a military intelligence agent who once operated secretly in Cuba for more than ten years. The agent is now wanted alive by the Cuban Federal Police who set out to capture the elusive spy. Kelly must also rescue his fiancA(c)e and Juan Guevaraas young grandson, both kidnapped by the most dangerous terrorist in the Western hemisphere. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Time of the Rangers Mike Cox, 2009-08-18 The second installment of a no-holds-barred look at the history of the famed Texas Rangers from western author Mike Cox Following up on his magnificent history of the 19th century Texas Rangers, Mike Cox now takes us from 1900 through the present. From horseback to helicopters, from the frontier cattle days through the crime-ridden boom-or-bust oil field era, from Prohibition to World War II espionage to the violent ethnic turbulence of the ‘50s and ‘60s--which sometimes led to demands that the Texas Rangers be disbanded. Cox takes readers through the modern history of the famed Texas lawmen. Cox's position as a spokesperson for the Texas department of Public Safety allowed him to comb the archives and conduct extensive personal interviews to give us this remarkable account of how a tough group of horse-borne lawmen--too prone to hand out roadside justice, critics complained--to one of the world's premier investigative agencies, respected and admired worldwide. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
| colt 1911 army issue: The Unknown Patton Charles M. Province, 1983 |
| colt 1911 army issue: US Cavalryman 1891–1920 Alexander Bielakowski, 2012-07-20 Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, the US Cavalry were called into action again with the declaration of war against Spain in 1898. In the years that followed, cavalrymen saw action in a wide variety of theaters. This title takes a close look at the formation and experiences of the average cavalryman in this fascinating period of change and development, and also considers the cavalry officer corps. Numerous developments in dress, training, equipment, weaponry and tactics are all covered here. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Fate of the Warriors Mike Johnson, 2007-01-12 Two wars, a movie actress and The Mickey Mouse Club bring together two families over more than 25 convulsive years in a meticulously researched story. Woven together memorably are the lives of a family – father and three sons – from a small Ohio town, a Los Angeles family with four daughters, a film star, a young Englishman, a Korean farm couple and two young men from two contrasting New York cultures – Manhattan and Queens. From Omaha Beach to Central Park to Malibu to the 38th Parallel, Fate of the Warriors’ characters interact with real-life people, including the actress, a United States senator and a spy ship’s captain in historically authentic locales and situations from the 1940s into the 1970s. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide Thirty-Sixth Edition Robert A. Sadowski, 2014-10-07 If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. This thirty-sixth edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new in box, excellent, and good condition prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern collectible firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-Fourth Edition Robert A. Sadowski, 2022-12-06 If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Firearms Curios and Relics List , 1989 |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide, Thirty-Fourth Edition Stephen Carpenteri, 2012-10 Provides descriptions, prices, and photographs of small firearms. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-First Edition Robert A. Sadowski, 2019-10-01 For generations, the one-stop guide to buying collectible firearms, with more than two million copies sold! This is the essential companion to the bestselling Shooter’s Bible. If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including: Beretta Browning Colt Remington Savage Smith & Wesson Winchester And many more! This forty-first edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade, whether its condition is in-box, excellent, or good. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Army , 1975 |
| colt 1911 army issue: Gun Trader's Guide, Thirty-Eighth Edition Robert A. Sadowski, 2016-10-04 If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. This thirty-eighth edition boasts dozens of new entries since last year’s edition and includes a complete index and a guide on how to properly and effectively use this book in order to find the market value for your collectible modern firearm. Determine the new prices for any firearm you want to sell or trade, whether its condition is in box, excellent, or good. With new introductory materials that every gun collector and potential buyer should read, this book is the ultimate guide to purchasing classic or discontinued firearms. No matter what kind of modern firearm you own or collect, the Gun Trader’s Guide should remain close at hand. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Ready to Dive Curt Newport, 2024-05-15 In Ready to Dive, Curt Newport describes his role in some of the most daring and consequential deep ocean search and recovery operations of our time. Newport was there on the front lines and in the trenches, rigging lift lines, piloting underwater vehicles, and dealing with the carnage following both military and civilian plane crashes. Starting with his life as the son of a US Army aviator during various international postings before covering his conflicts with his father during the turbulent 1960s, the book details how he got into the subsea field. In a career lasting nearly fifty years, probing waters deeper than three miles, Newport describes unwinding passenger clothing from submersible propellers during the Air India salvage, recovering tons of volatile fuel–laden solid rocket motor parts from the Space Shuttle Challenger, thumbing through the wallet of a young girl lost during the crash of TWA Flight 800, and deciphering the navigational mystery of the USS Indianapolis. Ready to Dive is a gritty, blunt, and real firsthand subsea account unlike any other. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Repeating and Multi-Fire Weapons Gerald Prenderghast, 2018-04-06 From the very earliest days of organized warfare, combatants have wanted to develop weapons with more firepower. This has inevitably led to a wide variety of repeating weapons, capable of a degree of sustained fire without reloading. Based largely upon new research, this book explores the history of repeating and multi-fire weapons, beginning with the Chinese repeating crossbow in the 4th century BCE, and ending with the world's most common firearm, the Kalashnikov AK-47. The author describes the potency of the machine gun in World War I, the development of the semiautomatic pistol and the role of the submachine gun in improving the effectiveness of the infantryman. |
| colt 1911 army issue: Green Bullet Fouad Sabry, 2022-08-12 What Is Green Bullet Green bullet, green ammunition, and green ammo are all slang names for a program run by the Department of Defense of the United States to eradicate the use of hazardous compounds in small weapons ammunition as well as in the manufacture of small arms ammunition. The removal of heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and ozone-depleting chemicals from primers and projectiles was one of the first goals. Throughout the whole of the ammunition production process, these materials were regarded as a potential source of complications. At the production facilities, the materials caused hazardous wastes and pollutants to be produced, and at the shooting ranges, the usage of ammunition created contamination. The demilitarization process and the disposal of unneeded munitions were made difficult and costly by the potential health risks involved. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Green bullet Chapter 2: M16 rifle Chapter 3: 5.56?45mm NATO Chapter 4: Bullet Chapter 5: Cartridge (firearms) Chapter 6: .45 ACP Chapter 7: .22 Long Rifle Chapter 8: .223 Remington Chapter 9: .30-06 Springfield Chapter 10: .22 Long Chapter 11: .243 Winchester Chapter 12: 6.8mm Remington SPC Chapter 13: Comparison of the AK-47 and M16 Chapter 14: 6.5mm Grendel Chapter 15: .38 ACP Chapter 16: 7.5-54mm French Chapter 17: .300 AAC Blackout Chapter 18: 7.62-51mm NATO Chapter 19: FN 5.7-28mm Chapter 20: .277 Wolverine Chapter 21: .277 Fury (II) Answering the public top questions about green bullet. (III) Real world examples for the usage of green bullet in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of green bullet' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of green bullet. |
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Aug 25, 2018 · Post-War Single Action Army ColtForum is a forum community dedicated to Colt enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, …
New Grizzly Version of the Python | Colt Forum
Oct 18, 2024 · A few days ago, I received one of the new Colt Grizzly revolvers for a couple of T&E articles. It's basically a Python in .357 Magnum, but has some distinctive features like an …
Colt - 1911Forum
Mar 13, 2002 · Discuss Colt products and accessories.
Colt Website Serial Number Manufacture Date Lookup
May 23, 2018 · Good morning all, Just wanted to share should be a significantly more complete database for Colt manufacture dates, by serial number, on the Colt website. It can be used at …
Colt Revolvers - Colt Forum
Aug 17, 2006 · Colt Revolvers ColtForum is a forum community dedicated to Colt enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, …
Colt Frames (reference guide) | Colt Forum
Jul 3, 2020 · ColtForum is a forum community dedicated to Colt enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, …
COLT. D.A.38 | Colt Forum
Oct 28, 2024 · Colt said their revolvers built after 1900 were safe for smokeless rounds. Around 1905 they started to install the "VP" marking but it was after the fact and a feel good measure …
Colt Officers ACP | Colt Forum
Mar 19, 2025 · I recently picked up a second 1911 Colt Officers ACP and added some stag grips. My question is when was this model made? I believe that they date from 1985 to 1991. An …
2.5" & 3" Blued Pythons finally on the way | Colt Forum
Apr 25, 2025 · BLUED PYTHON 3” - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Now available in a carbon blued steel finish, the Colt Python is a testament to timeless design and modern innovation. The …
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A forum community dedicated to Colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Post-War Single Action Army - Colt Forum
Aug 25, 2018 · Post-War Single Action Army ColtForum is a forum community dedicated to Colt enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, …
New Grizzly Version of the Python | Colt Forum
Oct 18, 2024 · A few days ago, I received one of the new Colt Grizzly revolvers for a couple of T&E articles. It's basically a Python in .357 Magnum, but has some distinctive features like an …
Colt - 1911Forum
Mar 13, 2002 · Discuss Colt products and accessories.
Colt Website Serial Number Manufacture Date Lookup
May 23, 2018 · Good morning all, Just wanted to share should be a significantly more complete database for Colt manufacture dates, by serial number, on the Colt website. It can be used at …
Colt Revolvers - Colt Forum
Aug 17, 2006 · Colt Revolvers ColtForum is a forum community dedicated to Colt enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, …
Colt Frames (reference guide) | Colt Forum
Jul 3, 2020 · ColtForum is a forum community dedicated to Colt enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about Colt pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, …
COLT. D.A.38 | Colt Forum
Oct 28, 2024 · Colt said their revolvers built after 1900 were safe for smokeless rounds. Around 1905 they started to install the "VP" marking but it was after the fact and a feel good measure …
Colt Officers ACP | Colt Forum
Mar 19, 2025 · I recently picked up a second 1911 Colt Officers ACP and added some stag grips. My question is when was this model made? I believe that they date from 1985 to 1991. An …
2.5" & 3" Blued Pythons finally on the way | Colt Forum
Apr 25, 2025 · BLUED PYTHON 3” - Colt's Manufacturing LLC Now available in a carbon blued steel finish, the Colt Python is a testament to timeless design and modern innovation. The …
