--- product_id: 81828061 title: "The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols (For Collectors Only)" price: "€ 113.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/81828061-the-model-1911-and-model-1911a1-military-and-commercial-pistols store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols (For Collectors Only) **Price:** € 113.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols (For Collectors Only) - **How much does it cost?** € 113.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/81828061-the-model-1911-and-model-1911a1-military-and-commercial-pistols) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. Review: Good - Good Review: A horribly cheap copy of an excellent book !! - This is a great book with detailed information on various models of 1911 Colt ever produced. However in India, this book is being offered at a substantial cost and being marketed as a Collector’s Edition but in effect it’s nothing but a cheap road side photostat copy of a great book. I was deeply anguished to see such lack of quality control on desertcart which is extremely rare as my buying experience of 8 yrs with desertcart. This book is non refundable and therefore leaves a very bad feeling for someone who buys this. Better to buy a kindly version of this if available as the content of the book is top notch !! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #210,003 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Military Antiques & Collectibles | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (344) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.28 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 1882391462 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1882391462 | | Item Weight | 1.43 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | For Collectors Only | | Print length | 568 pages | | Publication date | December 11, 2017 | | Publisher | North Cape Publications, Incorporated | ## Images ![The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols (For Collectors Only) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71flxKKyLTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by C***L on 12 March 2024* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐ A horribly cheap copy of an excellent book !! *by V***A on 9 September 2023* This is a great book with detailed information on various models of 1911 Colt ever produced. However in India, this book is being offered at a substantial cost and being marketed as a Collector’s Edition but in effect it’s nothing but a cheap road side photostat copy of a great book. I was deeply anguished to see such lack of quality control on Amazon which is extremely rare as my buying experience of 8 yrs with Amazon. This book is non refundable and therefore leaves a very bad feeling for someone who buys this. Better to buy a kindly version of this if available as the content of the book is top notch !! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ausführliches Buch *by R***R on 12 March 2019* Sehr ausführliches Werk zur Colt 1911! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols (For Collectors Only) - The Colt M1911 .45 Automatic Pistol: M1911, M1911A1, Markings, Variants, Ammunition, Accessories (Classic Guns of the World, 4) - U. 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