The Government Models: The Development of the Colt Model 1911

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Summary: Colt .45 collector
Review: A lot of good quality pictures. All G'ment types presented adequately and clearly. Also colour pictures. Large customer list acc. to manuf. numbers. Book quality excellent. Thank you.

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Summary: Great resource for most of us old dogs
Review: As a shooter far more than a collector, I was looking for a one stop guide to the history, variations, and serial number reference for the 1911's that I have come to love over the last 25 years. Far from being a serious collector, I have owned several over the years, used them in IPSC and IDPA, and even to take white tail. I am always on the lookout for nice old Colts when I see them. This book has given me all I needed to be a little better educated on age, relative value, and authenticity. Now if I could just get it to fit in my back pocket...

Rating:
Summary: Great resource for most of us old dogs
Review: As a shooter far more than a collector, I was looking for a one stop guide to the history, variations, and serial number reference for the 1911's that I have come to love over the last 25 years. Far from being a serious collector, I have owned several over the years, used them in IPSC and IDPA, and even to take white tail. I am always on the lookout for nice old Colts when I see them. This book has given me all I needed to be a little better educated on age, relative value, and authenticity. Now if I could just get it to fit in my back pocket...

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Summary: The Government Models:Development of the Colt Model of 1911
Review: Mr.Goddard's book is a fine one and was the best on the market until Mr. Clawson's book on the same subject was published. A complete arms library should contain both publications, but I personally feel Mr. Clawson's is a pace or two better.