Complete production and serial number listing from 1912 to 1981 are listed on this CD, plus you'll have the records of military production and commercial production with information on who made the weapons, military branch, how many and dates of manufacture. Complete disassembly and schematics with parts names and pictures. The difference between the M1911 and the M1911A1 are spelled out.

The Theory of Operation Colt .45 ACP Government Model Pistol - explains just exactly how this wonderful weapon functions. You also get no less than 5 complete maintenance and repair manuals with all the instructions you will need to take care of your 1911.

Colt 1911 Information

• .45 ACP Pistol Page
• M1911 Vs. M1911A1 (Differences)
• The Story of the American Expeditionary Forces
• ITHACA GUN CO. M1911A1 SHIPPING RECORDS
• 1911 .45 ACP Production Information
• US .45 1911 and 1911A1 Automatic
• Who Made It
• Theory of Operation Colt .45 ACP Government Model Pistol
• M1911A1 .45 Caliber Pistol
• Serial Number Range

Colt 1911 Manuals

• M1911 and M1911A1 Military Manual (Sample PDF)
• TM 9-1005-211-12P Repair Parts and Special Tools List for M1911A1 with Adjustable Rear Sight (Sample PDF)
• TM 9-1005-211-35 M1911A1 Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Maintenace Manual (Sample PDF)
• TM 9-1005-211-12 M1911A1 Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual (Sample PDF)
• Colt 1911 Blueprints
• Colt 1911 Frame Schematics
• Colt 1911 Overview
• Colt 1911A1 Notebook
• Full-Auto conversion for 1911
• FM 23-35 (1940) Basic Field Manual Automatic Pistol Caliber .45 M1911 and M1911A (Sample PDF)

An added bonus is the story of The American Expeditionary Forces and the 1911 Automatic Pistol.