1911A1 .45 Cal. Pistol Maintenance Manual Collection Paperback – April 21, 2025

The famous .45 caliber semi-automatic 1911A1 was the brainchild of prolific firearms designer, John Moses Browning. Building upon on his design successes of the groundbreaking FN 1900 and Colt M1900/1902 automatics, his 1911 design was the logical refinement of the best features of its predecessors. It would go on to be actively used by the U.S. military for the next 110+ years in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and still to this day with special units.This collection of technical manuals focuses primarily on WWII and 1960's era repair/maintenance by ordnance specialists tasked with keeping the guns working. Assembly, disassembly, inspection and troubleshooting the most common malfunctions are detailed. Each component is outlined in great depth. Illustrated with numerous photos and diagrams, it describes how to maintain or repair each sub-component of the pistol.From troubleshooting issues, to recommended solutions for parts replacement, and even barrel proof-testing methods, you will find these manuals to be complete in every way possible... A fantastic resource for 1911 collectors and enthusiasts. Over 150 pages.Includes:- TM 9-1005-211-12- TM 9-1005-211-35- Base Shop Data, Pistol, Cal. .45 Read more