The Colt M1911 .45 Automatic Pistol: M1911, M1911A1, Markings, Variants, Ammunit
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The Nile on eBay The Colt M1911 .45 Automatic Pistol by Jean Huon The Colt M1911 is one of the most well-known and popular military weapons of the 20th century. Designed by John Browning, this pistol, with its legendary reliability and firepower, represents the developmental starting point of a majority of automatic pistols to this day. It was the standard-issue sidearm of the US armed forces for more than 70 years and is still in use throughout the world. This detailed, illustrated book features the M1911 from its initial design, manufacturing, and testing, through its combat use in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Through more than 370 images, this title includes close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as are rarely seen combat-related uniform and equipment items. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Luc Guillou is a writer and editor for REGI ARM publishing in Paris, France. He has written extensively on historic and modern weaponry. Long Description The Colt M1911 is one of the most well-known and popular military weapons of the 20th century. Designed by John Browning, this pistol, with its legendary reliability and firepower, represents the developmental starting point of a majority of automatic pistols to this day. It was the standard-issue sidearm of the US armed forces for more than 70 years and is still in use throughout the world. This detailed, illustrated book features the M1911 from its initial design, manufacturing, and testing, through its combat use in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Through more than 370 images, this title includes close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as are rarely seen combat-related uniform and equipment items. Feature One of the most well-known and popular military weapons of the twentieth century Standard-issue sidearm of the US armed forces for more than seventy years Close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon Standard-issue sidearm of the US armed forces for more than 70 years Close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon Description for Sales People One of the most well-known and popular military weapons of the 20th century Standard-issue sidearm of the US armed forces for more than 70 years Close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon Description for Bookstore One of the most well-known and popular military weapons of the 20th century Standard-issue sidearm of the US armed forces for more than 70 years Close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list, and a visual breakdown of the weapon Details ISBN 0764358251 Author Jean Huon Pages 80 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0764358251 ISBN-13 9780764358258 Format Hardcover Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Subtitle M1911, M1911A1, Markings, Variants, Ammunition, Accessories Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States Illustrations 374 colour & b/w photos DEWEY 623.4432 Publication Date 2019-09-19 Short Title The Colt M1911 . 45 Automatic Pistol Series Classic Guns of the World Series Number 4 AU Release Date 2019-10-28 NZ Release Date 2019-10-28 US Release Date 2019-10-28 UK Release Date 2019-10-28 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135670591;
