The development of the colt model of 1911, by william h. 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. This is a refinished firstyear production springfield armory made 1911. This is a nice example of a correct, original us property pistol. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawson. Clawsons big book discussion in collectors corner started by melter942, mar 2, 20. Preworld war ii usgi 1911 browing colt made by springfield armory in 1914 first year production. Complete military identification, including all contractors by charles w.
I have collected 1911 s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book. 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. The one i bought back around 2002 2003 was a white hardback version with 200 pages or less.
Models of 1911 and 1911a1 0963397192 by clawson, charles w. The title of this book is collectors guide to colt. In 1993 he brought out the collectors guide to colt. Pistol gun presentation case box for colt 1911 a1 mauser c96 luger p08 thompson for sale online. Another excellent book on the model 1911 is scott meadows u.
Clawson 1993, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Charles clawson big book 93 colt 045 service pistols 1911 for sale online. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawsons. Colt 1911 a1 national match barrel 1932 41 for sale online. I think mr clawson is a big meanie, not setting up a new. The downside is that demand for it is high and so are the prices. Clawson guide to colt 45 service pistols 1911addicts. Charles w clawson get textbooks new textbooks used. Clawson book i bought 3 copies of the big book when it was first published. Have many friends who use this book as a source when buying an expensive. The book is in very good condition with only minor wear and a little discoloration to the sleeve. I have clawson s 146 page 3rd edition, which looks like a small book to me. This is the big book, not one of the smaller references. Both are out of print and thus command a premium price on the open market.
The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial. Barrel s marked, fairly clean few frosting marks inside barrel very shootable. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawsons book ask each other. I have collected 1911s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book. The big book is a virtual 1911 collectors bible, but unfortunately copies are now priced so high that most folks dont have one. An absolute must for the serious colt 1911 collector. In mid 1918 colt changed their method of finishing the military 1911 pistols in an effort to speed up production while improving the durability of. Charles clawsons clawsons collectors guide to colt. 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. My original supply of books is completely gone and the only source left is the secondary market amazon, etc. Find all books by charles w clawson and compare prices find signed collectible books by charles w clawson collectors guide to colt. Clawson and explore their bibliography from s charles w. The pistol displays the correct parts throughout according to the clawson book.
Complete military identification, including all contractors. Colt model of 1911 was adopted as the standard sidearm. Catalog of military firearms, 8th edition from gun digest books, 2016. This is not the big book, but a paperback installment by clawson and a very. Octavo, 146 pages, profusely illustrated, glossy color pictorial hardcovers. Theres only three 3 of clawsons big book available thru interlibrary loan in the entire us of a collectors guide to colt. I didnt think that clawson has done a revision to the main or big book, just to the small ones. This book contains 429 pages loaded with information on the development and production of the famous colt military pistol. Long touted as the definitive bible of colt model 1911 handguns, this musthave book covers the years from 1911 to the end of model 1911 production in 1945, including complete military identification and all contractors. Complete military history, development, and production 1900 through 1945. The classic and legendary selfloading pistol gun digest. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide. Clawson paperback, 96 pages, published 1993 by edwards, 1993.
Clawson 1991 dust jacket excellent otherwise minty. The collectors guide has since been reprinted twice, in 1998 and 2003. 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. Bady at a gun store in tennessee a couple weeks ago, and this week i received a copy of the government models. Original colt 1911 what are some ways to tell if its real. So you want to dive into the world of the 1911 pistol. Complete military identification, including all contractors, and colt 45 service pistols. Clawsons big book usgiforeign military and other vintage 1911s advertise here. Im aware of no gun book sellers who still have brand new copies of this very rare book so dont miss it i have just the one. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. I own a clawson 1911 book and this is the first time i have heard there are two different versions.
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. This book is the required text for any serious collectors of m1911m1911a1 pistols. Complete military identification by clawson, charles. Even the dust cover is perfectno torn corners, etc. Update on the availability of charles clawsons collectors guide to colt. No longer in print, these books are increasingly hard to find, especially in this condition. Well heres a few quick tidbits of information you should know before making your first initial purchase and some resources you can use to. Original colt 1911 what are some ways to tell if its real page 1 of 2. There is some light blue loss on the top of the slide. After 1 week i will list it on an auction site and it will start higher to cover fees. This is the one with all the handy reference information thats easier to access. Clawson hardcover, 146 pages, published 2003 by clawson publications isbn. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawsons book. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Mar 22, 2011 collecting the military 1911 and 1911a1. The clawson book will give you the history about the 1911 and the 1911a1 and what certain things mean. Book was sold and signed by charles clawson while at for sale by john shore on gunsamerica. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols, 3rd edition, totals 566 pages. Not sure i follow you, but what is referred to as the big book was the first book published by clawson, in 1991, and is 429 pages. New to 45 collecting, i am somewhat puzzled by the term clawson s big book. Mar 28, 2019 so you want to dive into the world of the 1911 pistol. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide to date. Colt 45 service pistols models by charles clawson abebooks. Complete military identification, including all contractors jan 1, 2003. Jerry was also the editoratlarge for gun digest and standard catalog of firearms. From 1911 to the end of production in 1945 and it was written by charles w.
Clawson 1998, hardcover, revised, enlarged, large type at the best online prices at ebay. Getting clawsons book on the 1911 and reading it is a place to start. Clawson little book value m1911 marina argentina an interesting army colt 1911. Colt 45 service pistols models of 1911 and 1911a1 charles clawson big book ebay. Us property colt 1911 45 acp original correct condition 1917.
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