First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945), 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 among US Special Operations units, as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1849084335
ISBN13:9781849084338
Release Date:May 2011
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.2" x 9.6"
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1 rating
A lot of good information
Published by Frank , 5 years ago
There was the history of the pistol/cartridge development. It also touched on many other developments over the years and some current information was also provided. A very good concise booklet.
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