Description
Add a strong piece of Vietnam War-era U.S. Army pistol documentation to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-35 for the Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1. Dated April 4, 1968, this manual covers the M1911A1 with hip holster and shoulder holster configurations. The title page identifies it as a Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tool Lists.
This is a deeper maintenance-level manual, not just an operator booklet. It belongs in any serious collection focused on M1911A1 pistols, Vietnam War small arms, .45 ACP military sidearms, and U.S. Army ordnance publications.
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 M1911A1 version refined the earlier 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, Vietnam, and Cold War service.
That gives this April 1968 manual strong collector appeal. It documents the higher-level Army maintenance side of the M1911A1 during the Vietnam War period, when the pistol was still a standard U.S. military sidearm.
The M1911A1 with Hip and Shoulder Holsters
This manual is especially interesting because it covers the pistol with both major carry configurations:
- M1911A1 with Hip Holster, W/E – FSN 1005-673-7965
- M1911A1 with Shoulder Holster, W/E – FSN 1005-561-2003
The hip holster configuration is listed on the title page with 1005-673-7965. Later change pages clearly identify the shoulder holster configuration with 1005-561-2003.
That detail makes this manual a strong reference piece for pistol collectors, Vietnam War gear displays, military police collections, tanker and vehicle-crew setups, aircrew displays, and .45 caliber sidearm documentation.
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1005-211-35, this publication was written for direct support, general support, and depot maintenance personnel. The scope states that it provides information beyond the tools, equipment, personnel, or supplies normally available at operator and organizational maintenance levels.
This manual is especially relevant for:
- M1911A1 pistol documentation
- direct support and general support maintenance research
- depot maintenance reference
- repair parts and special tools list research
- hip holster and shoulder holster configuration reference
- Vietnam War-era sidearm collections
- U.S. Army ordnance technical manual libraries
- museum and archival reference displays
The manual also superseded earlier publications, including TM 9-1005-211-34 dated June 22, 1964 and TM 9-1005-211-35P dated April 29, 1964, giving it added value as part of the M1911A1 technical manual timeline.
Key Features
- Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-35
- Covers the .45 Cal M1911A1 Automatic Pistol
- Dated April 4, 1968
- Current as of February 6, 1968
- Covers pistol with Hip Holster, W/E (1005-673-7965)
- Covers pistol with Shoulder Holster, W/E (1005-561-2003)
- Direct Support, General Support, and Depot Maintenance Manual
- Includes Repair Parts and Special Tool Lists
- Strong Vietnam War / Cold War small-arms collector appeal
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-35, covering the Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1, with Hip Holster and Shoulder Holster configurations, dated April 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
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- .45 caliber military pistol reference libraries
- hip holster and shoulder holster display research
- military police, tanker, vehicle-crew, and aircrew collections
- 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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