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The Colt 1911 Pistol
Leroy Thompson
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Description for The Colt 1911 Pistol
Paperback. "The Colt 1911 Pistol". Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter; Gilliland, Alan. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, 30 b/w; 23 col. BIC Classification: JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 262.
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century ... Read more
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Weapon
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849084338
SKU
V9781849084338
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5
About Leroy Thompson
Leroy Thompson trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He has previously had 38 books published and more recent titles include The Hostage Rescue Manual, The Counterinsurgency Manual and Secret Techniques of the Elite Forces. He has also had various firearms books published including Great Combat Handguns, ... Read more
Reviews for The Colt 1911 Pistol
It all makes for another superb book and if you are interested in weapons, then this book is very much a must have. Highly recommended.
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