Clawson 1911 big book

I have clawson s 146 page 3rd edition, which looks like a small book to me. No reserve an absolute must have for the collector of u. Clawsons big book usgiforeign military and other vintage 1911s advertise here. Since then i have acquired the big book and i just got a copy of the hard cover collectors guide from 2003. I am somewhat puzzled by the term clawsons big book. Clawson 1993, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay.

The paperback of the collectors guide to colt fortyfive service pistols. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide to date. This is the volume dedicated to commercial and foreign military versions of the model 1911 pistol as opposed to the big book for u. Excellent coverage of the 1911 and 1911a1 in all respects and a necessary guide to correct identification. Charles w clawson collectors guide colt 45 service. Colt 45 service pistols models of 1911 and 1911a1 charles clawson big book ebay. Dont forget to check out the reference materials sticky at the top of this subforum. Hardcover, charles w clawson, 1993 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. This book contains 429 pages loaded with information on the development and production of the famous colt military pistol. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. Milk from local dairy farms is used for production of stilton cheese, of which the long clawson dairy is one of the largest producers. 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. Clawson hardcover, 146 pages, published 2003 by clawson publications isbn. Bady at a gun store in tennessee a couple weeks ago, and this week i received a copy of the government models.

Sold charles clawson big book 1911 1911a1 carolina. The clawson book will give you the history about the 1911 and the 1911a1 and what certain things mean. The collectors guide has since been reprinted twice, in 1998 and 2003. Models of 1911 and 1911a1 0963397192 by clawson, charles w. This is a used one owner book in excellentvery good condition. Clawsons big book discussion in collectors corner started by melter942, mar 2, 20. Yeah its high but if your gonna get into collecting the old war horse its worth it and correct. Clawsons work is superb and these are all definitive reference books.

Even the dust cover is perfectno torn corners, etc. This is the recent, long awaited, affordable 3rd edition small book. The big book is a virtual 1911 collectors bible, but unfortunately copies are now priced so high that most folks dont have one. Books by charles clawson colt 45 service pistols updated models of 1911 and 1911a1 by charl e s w. Charles w clawson get textbooks new textbooks used. Long clawson is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of clawson, hose and harby, in the melton district, in the county of leicestershire, england.

Situated in the vale of belvoir, the village is surrounded by farmland with rich soil ideal for pasture. Models of 1911 and 1911a1, and collectors guide to colt. The first m1911 book i bought was the soft cover edition of clawsons collectors guide from 1993. 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. Complete military identification, including all contractors, and more on. I have clawsons 146 page 3rd edition, which looks like a small book to me. This book is a complete study of the military history, development and production of. Clawson 1911 book for sale if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Clawson guide to colt 45 service pistols 1911addicts. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial. Clawson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is written in a different format than the books by clawson, but presents most of the.

In 1993 he brought out the collectors guide to colt. Another excellent book on the model 1911 is scott meadows u. Complete military identification, including all contractors jan 1, 2003 by charles w. Colt 45 service pistols models by charles clawson abebooks. The big book is a virtual 1911 collectors bible, but unfortunately copies are now priced so high that most folks don. 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. Since the hard cover version seems to completely supersede the soft cover one, i no longer have a need.

My original supply of books is completely gone and the only source left is the secondary market amazon, etc. 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. After 1 week i will list it on an auction site and it will start higher to cover fees. Charles clawson collectors guide 1911 and 1911a1 colt service pistols b charles clawson. The development of the colt model of 1911, by william h. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols, 3rd edition, totals 566 pages. I am looking for a spot here on nwf to sell this book, but i cant find a. I have collected 1911s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book.

The first m1911 book i bought was the soft cover edition of clawson s collectors guide from 1993. This is not the big book, but a paperback installment by clawson and a. Keep an eye out on the forums and you can usually find one in the 200 buck range. Complete military history, development, and production 1900 through 1945. Charles clawsons clawsons collectors guide to colt. The downside is that demand for it is high and so are the prices. What you are bidding is a like new clawson big book. A thick softcover collectors guide covering most military and commercial. Covers the model 1911 and model 1911a1, and is the best collectors guide.

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. I have collected 1911 s for 45 years, and this is the definitive book. Discussion in handguns for sale started by mallard, jan 22, 2018. 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. This is the big book, not one of the smaller references. No longer in print, these books are increasingly hard to find, especially in this condition. Complete military identification, including all contractors by charles w clawson. I have this book, first edition, the big book on colt. I have been looking for the big book for years but never found one under 500 bucks and kinda gave up for the past few years as i ended up selling my last usgi 1911 anyway. A fine and desirable 1993 copy of the bible on colt. Have many friends who use this book as a source when buying an expensive 1911. Absolutely flawless in all respects a timecapsule find. An absolute must for the serious colt 1911 collector.