Description
Technical Manual (TM 9-1005-211-12) for .45cal M1911A1 Automatic Pistol with Hip and Shoulder Holsters September 1968 FSN 1005-673-7965
Add a classic piece of Vietnam War-era U.S. small-arms documentation to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-12 for the Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1. Dated September 1968, this manual covers the M1911A1 pistol with both hip holster and shoulder holster configurations, listed under FSN 1005-673-7965 and FSN 1005-561-2003. Archive records identify the manual as an Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Basic Issue Items List and Repair Parts and Special Tools List, dated September 16, 1968.
This is a strong reference for collectors of M1911A1 pistols, Vietnam War small arms, U.S. Army technical manuals, and .45 caliber military sidearm documentation.
Historical Significance
The M1911A1 is one of the most iconic American military pistols ever issued. The Smithsonian notes that the .45 caliber Colt Model 1911 served as an official U.S. military sidearm from 1911 until 1986, giving the design one of the longest and most recognizable service lives in U.S. small-arms history.
The M1911A1 version refined the original M1911 design with changes to the frame, trigger, grip safety, and hammer. The improved pistol became the standard form most collectors associate with World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
That gives this September 1968 manual strong collector appeal. It sits directly in the Vietnam War period, when the M1911A1 was still a standard U.S. military sidearm. The NRA National Firearms Museum notes that well-worn Model 1911 pistols, often rebuilt during military service, were once again standard issue sidearms during Vietnam.
The M1911A1 with Hip and Shoulder Holsters
The collector value of this manual is not just the pistol. It also documents the pistol as issued with two different carry configurations:
- M1911A1 with Hip Holster (FSN 1005-673-7965)
- M1911A1 with Shoulder Holster (FSN 1005-561-2003)
That detail gives the manual extra display value. It fits well with pistol, holster, web gear, tanker, aircrew, officer, military police, and Vietnam-era sidearm collections.
Archive text for the manual describes the M1911A1 as a recoil-operated, semiautomatic hand weapon fed from a seven-round magazine, and notes that the pistol could be carried in either a hip or shoulder holster.
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1005-211-12, this manual served as an operator and organizational maintenance reference for the M1911A1 pistol and its holster configurations.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- M1911A1 pistol documentation
- .45 caliber U.S. military sidearm reference
- Vietnam War small-arms collections
- hip holster and shoulder holster display research
- repair parts and special tools list reference
- U.S. Army ordnance technical manual libraries
- museum and archival reference collections
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-12
- Covers the .45 Cal M1911A1 Automatic Pistol
- Dated September 1968
- Publication date listed as September 16, 1968
- Covers pistol with Hip Holster FSN 1005-673-7965
- Covers pistol with Shoulder Holster FSN 1005-561-2003
- Operator and organizational maintenance manual
- Includes Basic Issue Items List
- Includes Repair Parts and Special Tools List
- Strong Vietnam War / Cold War small-arms collector appeal
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-12, covering the Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1, with Hip Holster ( FSN 1005-673-7965) and Shoulder Holster (FSN 1005-561-2003), dated September 1968.
This listing is for the manual only unless otherwise stated. No pistol, firearm, receiver, barrel, magazine, ammunition, holster, tools, repair parts, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- M1911A1 collectors
- Vietnam War small-arms displays
- .45 caliber military pistol reference libraries
- hip holster and shoulder holster display research
- military police, tanker, and aircrew equipment collections
- museum and archival reference displays
- collectors completing an M1911A1 manual set
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .1", Approx weight .2lbs.
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