Description
Add a strong piece of Vietnam War-era U.S. Army pistol documentation to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-12P for the Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1, National Match with Adjustable Rear Sight. Dated February 29, 1968, this manual is an Operator and Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List for the match-grade M1911A1 pistol.
This is a great reference for collectors of M1911A1 pistols, National Match firearms, Army marksmanship equipment, Vietnam War-era 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 service lives in U.S. small-arms history.
The National Match M1911A1 adds another level of collector interest. These pistols were tied to competition, marksmanship, and precision shooting rather than ordinary sidearm issue. The NRA National Firearms Museum notes that target sights and an accurized action were trademarks of the military National Match pistol, with the first Army Ordnance Corps match-grade service pistols issued at the 1955 National Matches.
That gives this February 1968 manual strong appeal. It documents the repair parts and special tools side of a specialized Army match pistol during the Vietnam War period.
The M1911A1 National Match with Adjustable Rear Sight
The collector value of this manual comes from the exact subject: M1911A1 National Match with adjustable rear sight.
National Match pistols were improved over ordinary service pistols for accuracy and competition use. The adjustable rear sight is a key part of that story. The NRA National Firearms Museum notes that an adjustable commercial rear sight was introduced on National Match pistols in 1961, later replaced by an Elliason-type rear sight in 1963.
This manual specifically identifies the major item as Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic: M1911A1, National Match, with Adjustable Rear Sight, W/E, listed with Federal Stock Number 1005-994-9512 and reference number 8426674.
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1005-211-12P, this publication lists the basic issue items, repair parts, special tools, and equipment required for organizational maintenance of the M1911A1 National Match pistol.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- M1911A1 National Match documentation
- adjustable rear sight reference
- .45 ACP military pistol collections
- Army marksmanship and competition pistol displays
- Vietnam War-era small-arms manual collections
- repair parts and special tools research
- museum and archival reference libraries
- collectors completing an M1911A1 technical manual set
The manual includes sections for basic issue items, maintenance and operating supplies, repair parts, special tools and equipment, and a Federal Stock Number / reference number index.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-12P
- Covers the .45 Cal M1911A1 Automatic Pistol
- Specific subject: National Match with Adjustable Rear Sight
- Dated February 29, 1968
- Current as of February 14, 1968
- Department of the Army technical manual
- Operator and organizational maintenance repair-parts subject
- Includes special tools and equipment list
- Lists major item FSN 1005-994-9512
- Lists reference number 8426674
- Supersedes TM 9-1005-211-12P/1 dated January 22, 1964
- Strong National Match, Vietnam War-era, and U.S. Army marksmanship collector appeal
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-12P, covering the Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1, National Match with Adjustable Rear Sight, dated February 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 National Match collectors
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- Vietnam War-era small-arms displays
- Army marksmanship and Camp Perry collections
- .45 caliber military pistol reference libraries
- adjustable rear sight research
- museum and archival reference displays
- collectors completing an M1911A1 manual set
Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .2", Approx weight .2lbs.
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