Clawson book on colt 1911

Colt 45 service pistols models of 1911 and 1911a1 charles clawson big book ebay. The books are unread and as new or mint condition this book is the fact book on the complete military history, development and production from 1900. The small clawson does have a little more info, but this is indeed the bible for 1911 service pistols, and has aided me in the purchase of the rarer 1911s, usmc, navy pistols, early production 1911s. This is often referred to as the big book, 429 pages of material with illustrations. Models of 1911 and 1911a1 0963397192 by clawson, charles w. The firearm is in excellent condition and has 1911a1 stocks and a saftey that i cannot identify from anything in clawsons book. The clawson book will give you the history about the 1911 and the 1911a1 and what certain things mean. The only reason we are grading this book as like new. Getting clawsons book on the 1911 and reading it is a place to start. Vintage us property colt 1911 w clawson book snipers hide. Clawson 1993, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. This is the big book, not one of the smaller references. Complete military identification by clawson, charles.

Clawson book i bought 3 copies of the big book when it was first published. Another excellent book on the model 1911 is scott meadows u. Colt 1911a1 for sale military collectibles for sale. Colt 45 service pistols by clawson books, book price. The small clawson does have a little more info, but this is indeed the bible for 1911 service pistols, and has aided me in the purchase of the rarer 1911 s, usmc, navy pistols, early production 1911 s. Original colt 1911 what are some ways to tell if its real. Colt 1911 orignal prewar hammer parkerized usgi 1911a1 ww1 ww2 great shape. Colt 1911 clawson, 1911a1, colt, near new book description. Complete military identification, including all contractors by charles w.

Will ship out the book rate insured free, unless you. Complete military identification, including all contractors charles w. I got this one and the big book on amazon, and the collectors guide from i just picked up a copy of colt automatic pistols, donald b. Clawson guide to colt 45 service pistols 1911addicts. Clawson passed away april 24, 2015 which makes this first edition even more collectable. The clawson series is long out of print and the price of this set has skyrocketed. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. This is a hardcover copy of clawsons book on commercial production of 1911s. Collectors guide to colt 45 service pistols by clawson.

Have many friends who use this book as a source when buying an expensive. I highly recommend the following works by charles w. Org, so ive got involved in an effort to collect information about publications dealing with this pistol. Find great deals on ebay for colt 1911 book clawson when you shop the largest online selection at. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide to date. This book is the required text for any serious collectors of m1911m1911a1 pistols, and is a subset of the larger more comprehensive text below, but contains most of the information needed to become an. It was published by charles w clawson and has a total of 429 pages in the book. This pistol is 100% factory original and is a textbook example. Complete military history 1911 through 1945, includes contract vendors, numbers produced, and much more. Came out of the safe, 2nd edition, great reference book for the 1911 collector. Snipers hide is a community of snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics.

Bady at a gun store in tennessee a couple weeks ago, and this week i received a copy of the government models. What good is a reference book no one can find a copy of to check something in. Charles w clawson get textbooks new textbooks used. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Clawson hardcover, 146 pages, published 2003 by clawson publications isbn. I have collected 1911s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book. Should be blue not parked tiny gi sights all 1911 not a1 features long trigger flat mainspring housing long hammer short grip tang. No longer in print, these books are increasingly hard to find, especially in this condition. Mar 22, 2011 collecting the military 1911 and 1911a1. I am looking at a 1911 that has a colt receiver, serial number 179xxx, and a remington rand slide. The title of this book is colt 45 service pistols and it was written by charles w. The downside is that demand for it is high and so are the prices. Charles clawson big book 93 colt 045 service pistols 1911. Have many friends who use this book as a source when buying an expensive 1911.

Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Clawson for information on the m1911, m1911a1 and colt government model pistols 19121970. Long touted as the definitive bible of colt model 1911 handguns.

From 1911 to the end of production in 1945 and it was written by charles w. Clawson 1911 book for sale if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Hardcover, charles w clawson, 1993 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. No reserve an absolute must have for the collector of u. My original supply of books is completely gone and the only source left is the. Clawson in 1st edition 1991 edition unsigned that have only just opened for photos. In 97% very sharp condition,100% factory original, we have a colt model 1911 us army that was shipped very early in 19, january 25, 19 to springfield armory. There are more books written about the m1911 pistol than any other firearm in the world. Clawson does any store anyone knows of carry these anymore. There are more books written about the m 1911 pistol than any other firearm in the world. The book is in very good condition with only minor wear and a little discoloration to the sleeve. It describes the evolution of the government model by listing design changes that were made from its inception in 1912 until 1970. This is a hardcover copy of clawson s book on commercial production of 1911 s. The son and wife of the deceased who owned the firearm say it was purchased.

Colt model 1911 us army service pistol pre98 antiques. Complete military identification, including all contractors, and colt 45 service pistols. Colt 45 service pistols by clawson books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Founded by frank galli in 2014, snipers hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information. A kind visitor noted the absence of such a reference in the m1911. Getting clawson s book on the 1911 and reading it is a place to start. Charles clawsons clawsons collectors guide to colt. The colt receiver doen not have any of the required colt vp marks or in inspectors marks.