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Huon.< /i> 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. 80 pages 374 color/B&W photos 9x 12 hardcover.
