Historical References & Research

About This Website

This website is an independent collector and historical reference resource for U.S. military M1911 and M1911A1 pistols.

Information throughout this database has been compiled from public historical research, military procurement records, observed original pistols, collector studies, ordnance references, and historical documentation.

All content on this site has been independently rewritten, summarized, reorganized, and formatted into a searchable reference database.

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Educational & Historical Use

This website is intended for educational, research, and historical identification purposes only.

The database does not reproduce complete copyrighted publications, scanned books, or full printed works.

Historical information has been condensed into original summaries, searchable tables, and collector reference material.

Users should independently verify all information using physical inspection, markings, finish characteristics, provenance, and additional historical research.

Collector Notice: Wartime production changes, rebuilds, replacement parts, and overlapping serial ranges can make authentication difficult. Always examine original markings, finish wear, and component consistency before determining originality.