Colt granted the ordnance department the right to manufacture the model 1911 at government arsenals on april 21, 1911. It also allows for enhanced traction when reholstering. Army corps of engineers washington, dc 20314 em 111021911 30 september 1995 engineering and design construction control for earth and rockfill dams distribution restriction statement approved for public release. Page 1 of 2 m1911 springfield armory posted in m1911 pistols ref. A and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a single action. Sep 04, 20 engineer manual 111021911 department of the army u. M1911m1911 a1 field manual pdf document for more general information on the military issue 45, its parts and markings, visit the 1911 information page. Special thanks goes to anthony gabrielson who did the scanning and ocr which allows this online document to look like the original while having the type in text so that it is. The springfield armory, located in the city of springfield, massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of united states military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. A hand polished crown improves the factory barrel crown angle and eliminates any imperfections that can reduce accuracy. Us springfield model 1884 trapdoor carbine united states. The double diamond american black walnut were checkerred to match the correct time period 19141915.
Distribution restriction statement united states army corps. The rifle also saw service in the spanishamerican war and the philippine insurrection. Here, we cover the basics of fieldstripping, cleaning and maintaining this iconic pistol. It also has an exploded view of the gun with a parts list. The springfield custom professional model 1911a1 pistol is produced under contract by. Brownings 1911 prototype did not have the manual safety at all. Dont get left without a spare part at the range, or get you pistol back up and running with springfield factory parts today. Comes with 2 magazines one original fold ov for sale by roachs sporting goods on gunsamerica 994471453. For 3 generations this 1911 pistol has been a trusted friend of the family. Bolt action, magazinefed, 5 round cliploaded rifle adopted by the u. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. He has always been a quiet man, never saying much about what he did in his life but during a recent conversation he told me that he wrote the training manual for the 1911a1 which was issued in 1968. I have boiled it down to a tool free stripping so as to be done in the field, thus the term field stripping.
If you would like to become one of my patreon supporters please follow this link. Engineer manual 111021911 department of the army u. The origins of the m1873 springfield date back to the waning days of the civil war. Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses brownings finest creation. Us springfield model 1884 trapdoor carbine c42961 united. Do not allow others to handle or fire your pistol until. Springfield armory 1911 a1 pistols operation and safety manual important safety information inside read this manual before handling this firearm.
Material collected from a variety of sources editor takes no responsibility for the veracity of content september 25, 1999. We now have the complete basic field manual of the m1911 and m1911a1 online. The springfield model 1873 rifle the campaign for the. Jun 26, 2016 for 3 generations this 1911 pistol has been a trusted friend of the family. Powerful, durable and highly reliable, it is magazinefed, firing one round each time the trigger is squeezed, once the hammer is cocked by prior action of the slide or thumb. In 1985, the united states armed forces replaced the m1911 with the beretta 92 f to the everlasting consternation of 1911 devotees everywhere. Do not allow others to handle or fire your firearm until.
Fm 2325 basic field manual, bayonet, m1905, 1940, 1943. Some folks clean a 1911 differently, like my friend who simply removes the barrel on his glock, and throws the damned thing in the dishwasher. Model 1911a1 pistols are classified firearms and dangerous weapons. I dont have pics yet but would like a general value of a ww1 springfield 45. Serial number 2425 was assembled on april 24, 1912.
The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. Springfield 1903 1903a3 rifle technical manual tm91270. Jan 01, 2007 the manual of the automatic pistol, caliber. According to pattons sword manual the saber was designed to be a cut and thrust. The pattern 1911 summer service uniform was made of olive. Army, the colt m1911 is a single action, semiautomatic, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Infantry drill regulations united states army 1911 abebooks. About your owners manual springfield 1911 a1 pistols. With a huge selection of pistols and rifles, springfield armory is the premier manufacturer of quality handguns for protection and competitive shooting. This is a very good reproduction of the factory original springfield armory 1911a1 pistol owners instruction and maintenance manual.
This manual is published for the information and government of the regular army and organized militia of the united states. The rifle was patterned on the mauser action of german manufacture. Included are target and range diagrams, scoring charts, funky old. Direct support, general support,and depot maintenance manual including repair parts and special tool list pistol, caliber. Shop for your wwii springfield 0303a3 technical manual with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. Give us some basics, what amount of finish is remaining, what does the bore look like when you look through. The left side has colts two line address and patent information. Swords and sabers of the armory at springfield by burton a.
This manual is the description and rules for the management of the united states rifle, cal. Gun manuals for springfield armory for sale in stock ebay. References to ar 75010 are necessary for range officers, the officer in charge of firing, and the commander responsible for the location of ranges and conduct of firing thereon. Infantry drill regulations, united states army 1911, to include changes numbers. Army, the colt m1911 is a single action, semiautomatic. Springfield armory took the 1911, a gun thats been around longer than penicillin and dialed up a modern, professionalgrade weapon that has been the gold standard in production 1911s for over a decade the legendary trp. Wwii springfield 0303a3 technical manual gun parts corp. The springfield mil spec is well made, reliable and finely constructed. Included are target and range diagrams, scoring charts, funky old pictures and much more.
This is a very good reproduction of the factory original springfield armory 1911 a1 pistol owners instruction and maintenance manual. Army was used by both us army cavalry troops and infantry soldiers. Distribution restriction statement united states army. This operators manual features instructions for function of the pistol, safety, dismantling, specifications and loading and firing. Fine hand cut checkering is a classic touch that enhances the custom nature of your wilson 1911 and will reduce glare off the slide on a bright day. If you ever wanted to know how to fire your 1911 from horseback at a full gallop, this manual will show you how. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam. The military mandated a grip safety and a manual safety. If you want to understand the 1911, how it functions, what causes it to malfunction and how to fix it, you must have this book. The first automatic, magazinefed pistol adopted by the u.
Springfield armory replacement parts are made to the same specifications and standards as the parts in your firearm. Springfield model 1911 serial number 126398 ordnance procurement records for springfield armory production indicate that this was one of 1,564 pistols manufactured from july 1, 1916 december 31, 1916. About your owners manual last updated on sun, 14 oct 2018 springfield 1911 a1 this is an instruction booklet on how to operate this firearm with some basic safe handling rules. If you are looking for the one cd for this incredible and historic weapon, you will want the information this cd and download contains. This manual was designed to fit in your shirt or jacket pocket. Always consult comprehensive reference manuals and bulletins for details of proper training require. You will recieve complete production and serial number listing from 1912 to 1981 are listed on this cd, plus youll have the records of military production and commercial production with information on who made the weapons, military.
This beautiful springfield armory 1911 remains in pristine, as new condition since its 100% restoration by the finest gunsmiths at turnbull restoration. Army field manual on survival 1911addicts the premiere. Hi ian, thanks for the free printable manuals, i dont really care if its blurred or photocopied but still the main point is still legible but im still looking a full manual for 5. If you want to understand the 1911, how it functions, what. The springfield model 1873 was the armys standard issue rifle during the indian wars of the 1870s and 1880s. It also shows us how the army expected soldiers to be trained with the m1911 in the wwii era. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the united states dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. Springfield armory 1911a1 pistols operation and safety manual important safety information inside read this manual before handling this firearm. Dont get left without a spare part at the range, or get you pistol back up and running with springfield factory parts t. This is the version which was issued in 1940 and authorized by general george c. Browning felt that the grip safety was sufficient, but. M1911a1,with holster, shoulder, we10055612003 these instructions. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the.
Seems to me to be correct for springfield 1911 manufactured circa 1914, first. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Us army field manual my father worked for the department of defense for much of his life, mostly writing training documents of one type or another. Shooting illustrated a guide to fieldstripping the 1911 pistol.
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