The ""Automatic Pistol, Caliber.45 M1911 And M1911A1: Basic Field Manual"" is a book written by the War Department of the United States. It provides a comprehensive guide to the operation, assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and repair of the M1911 and M1911A1 caliber.45 automatic pistols. The book is designed to be a practical field manual for soldiers and military personnel who use these pistols in combat situations. It includes detailed information on the parts and functions of the pistols, as well as instructions on how to load, fire, and unload them safely and effectively. The manual also covers topics such as marksmanship, shooting positions, and tactical considerations for using the pistols in combat. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone who needs to use or maintain these iconic firearms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.