The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols
I highly recommend the latest Collector's Only book: The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols by Joe Poyer. This book is the new Bible for those who want to learn more about these venerable John Browning designed pistols. The information on the [544] pages is both complete and reliable, and each model and every gun part are clearly photographed and amply described. The true collector will appreciate the sections on related hardware and accoutrements. This is clearly author Joe Poyer's best work to date. --Peter Crampton, CanadaThis hefty tome brings together information from a wide range of primary sources to provide a complete guide for collecting America's greatest service pistol. Organization is by assembly: trigger, slide, sights, etc., with parts within each assembly described in luxuriant detail with 672 illustrations and 82 tables to spell out particulars. Serial numbers for foreign equivalents like the Norwegian m/1914 and Argentine Modelo 1927 are included in separate tables. Military and commercial markings are listed by date or serial number range for easy verification of authenticity. In all, this is a guide any M1911 collector will find essential." --Shotgun News BookshelThe one-stop, standard reference in the [Model 1911 and 1911A1] field. It is simply first rate. --Lee Rutledge, author, Campaign Clothing, Field Uniforms of the Indian War Army.This is North Cape's latest volume in its highly successfulFor Collectors Onlyseries of firearms handbooks. It dissects John Browning's most famous pistol in near microscopic detail from barrel bushing to lanyard loop. Crammed with all manner of highly detailed information on every part, markings, serial number ranges, finishes, accessories and ammunition.This book is a must have for Colt 1911 collectors as well as anyone interested in modern US Weapons. --Classic Arms and Militaria, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Feb/March 2013)The one-stop, standard reference in the [Model 1911 and 1911A1] field. It is simply first rate. --Lee Rutledge, author, Campaign Clothing, Field Unif-orms of the Indian War Army.