Clawson book on colt 1911 big

Complete military identification, including all contractors jan 1, 2003. Both are out of print and thus command a premium price on the open market. Well heres a few quick tidbits of information you should know before making your first initial purchase and some resources you can use to. This book is the required text for any serious collectors of m1911m1911a1 pistols. Have many friends who use this book as a source when buying an expensive 1911. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawson. Clawson 1998, hardcover, revised, enlarged, large type at the best online prices at ebay. Find all books by charles w clawson and compare prices find signed collectible books by charles w clawson collectors guide to colt.

Original colt 1911 what are some ways to tell if its real page 1 of 2. Jerry was also the editoratlarge for gun digest and standard catalog of firearms. Complete military identification, including all contractors, and colt 45 service pistols. Colt 1911a1 for sale military collectibles for sale.

Charles w clawson get textbooks new textbooks used. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial. Absolutely flawless in all respects a timecapsule find. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawsons. The downside is that demand for it is high and so are the prices. From 1911 to the end of production in 1945 and it was written by charles w. Charles clawson big book 93 colt 045 service pistols 1911 for sale online. No reserve an absolute must have for the collector of u. Hardcover, charles w clawson, 1993 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Pistol gun presentation case box for colt 1911 a1 mauser c96 luger p08 thompson for sale online.

Preworld war ii usgi 1911 browing colt made by springfield armory in 1914 first year production. Colt 1911 orignal prewar hammer parkerized usgi 1911a1 ww1 ww2 great shape. Clawson 1993, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Colt 45 service pistols models by charles clawson abebooks. Catalog of military firearms, 8th edition from gun digest books, 2016. So you want to dive into the world of the 1911 pistol. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The title of this book is collectors guide to colt. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawsons book ask each other. Charles clawson big book 93 colt 045 service pistols 1911.

Charles clawsons clawsons collectors guide to colt. 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. I have collected 1911 s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book. Have many friends who use this book as a source when buying an expensive.

This book contains 429 pages loaded with information on the development and production of the famous colt military pistol. 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. Models of 1911 and 1911a1 0963397192 by clawson, charles w. My original supply of books is completely gone and the only source left is the secondary market amazon, etc. 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. No longer in print, these books are increasingly hard to find, especially in this condition. New to 45 collecting, i am somewhat puzzled by the term clawson s big book.

The book is in very good condition with only minor wear and a little discoloration to the sleeve. Clawson book i bought 3 copies of the big book when it was first published. The development of the colt model of 1911, by william h. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. Clawson and explore their bibliography from s charles w. 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. 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. Colt model of 1911 was adopted as the standard sidearm. Complete military identification by clawson, charles. This is the one with all the handy reference information thats easier to access. Bady at a gun store in tennessee a couple weeks ago, and this week i received a copy of the government models. Getting clawsons book on the 1911 and reading it is a place to start. I own a clawson 1911 book and this is the first time i have heard there are two different versions.

Clawsons big book usgiforeign military and other vintage 1911s advertise here. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide to date. Clawson paperback, 96 pages, published 1993 by edwards, 1993. Colt 1911 a1 national match barrel 1932 41 for sale online. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide. This is a used one owner book in excellentvery good condition. Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses. Mar 28, 2019 so you want to dive into the world of the 1911 pistol. Clawson little book value m1911 marina argentina an interesting army colt 1911. The collectors guide has since been reprinted twice, in 1998 and 2003. Book was sold and signed by charles clawson while at for sale by john shore on gunsamerica.

This is the big book, not one of the smaller references. This is a nice example of a correct, original us property pistol. I didnt think that clawson has done a revision to the main or big book, just to the small ones. This is not the big book, but a paperback installment by clawson and a very. Clawson 1911 book for sale if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I have clawson s 146 page 3rd edition, which looks like a small book to me. Clawson 1991 dust jacket excellent otherwise minty. Complete military history, development, and production 1900 through 1945. Clawson hardcover, 146 pages, published 2003 by clawson publications isbn. Mar 22, 2011 collecting the military 1911 and 1911a1. Colt 45 service pistols models of 1911 and 1911a1 charles clawson big book ebay. I have collected 1911s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book. Barrel s marked, fairly clean few frosting marks inside barrel very shootable.

Clawsons big book discussion in collectors corner started by melter942, mar 2, 20. The big book is a virtual 1911 collectors bible, but unfortunately copies are now priced so high that most folks dont have one. The pistol displays the correct parts throughout according to the clawson book. Colts classic 1911 still remains americas favorite handgun, and there are a. 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. There is some light blue loss on the top of the slide. Difference between orignal version and reprint of clawsons book. This is a refinished firstyear production springfield armory made 1911. I think mr clawson is a big meanie, not setting up a new. The one i bought back around 2002 2003 was a white hardback version with 200 pages or less. In 1993 he brought out the collectors guide to colt. Even the dust cover is perfectno torn corners, etc. After 1 week i will list it on an auction site and it will start higher to cover fees. An absolute must for the serious colt 1911 collector.

Clawson guide to colt 45 service pistols 1911addicts. Update on the availability of charles clawsons collectors guide to colt. 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. The clawson book will give you the history about the 1911 and the 1911a1 and what certain things mean. Original colt 1911 what are some ways to tell if its real. Another excellent book on the model 1911 is scott meadows u. Complete military identification, including all contractors. Theres only three 3 of clawsons big book available thru interlibrary loan in the entire us of a collectors guide to colt. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols, 3rd edition, totals 566 pages.