The Government Models The Development of the Colt Model of 1911

E-327: Andrew Mowbray Pub. Very Good. 1988. Paperback. Trade PB. 8vo. Published by Andrew Mowbray Pub, Lincoln, RI. 1988. 293 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. Wrappers lightly worn with some light shelf-wear to the extremities present. Book is free of ownership marks. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The most authoritative source on the development of the world's most popular military pistol. Includes an illustrated description and analysis of all the variations, including rare factory models. A beautiful color section shows a wide selection of the most exciting Colt M1911s ever made. One hundred and ten pages of complete factory shipping records allow individual pistols to be researched by serial number! These records include all martial and thousands of commercial big frame Colt autos through the last Transition Government Model of 1924. Carefully designed for quick reference and distinctive appearance, Goddards "The Government Models" is a must for every enthusiast of Colts and military firearms. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 293 pages .