Clawson 1911 book help

beltfed

March 19, 2012 16:30

I would like to buy Clawsons book on military 1911's. Was his first book reprinted in 2004? what do his books go for now and which one do i need? And where is the cheapest place to find it ? Thank you.

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  rufe-snow

  March 19, 2012 16:38

  Plug Clawson's name and title of the book(s)your trying to obtain, to the Book Finder site, at this link. http://www.bookfinder.com/ If the books are still out of print, be prepared for sticker shock.

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  nmyers

  March 19, 2012 17:09

  You probably don't need the original "big book". Your best bet is the 2003 Third Edition "little book", which is only 146 pages.
  
  Check here:
  http://www.coolgunsite.com/ccorderform.htm
  
  Neal

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  perry shooter

  March 19, 2012 17:21

  Hello Beltfed. Charles Clawson has published at least 3 different books Maybe more the Military BIG book was only published one time the Civilian model book has I think two different publish dates and then the collector guide. is as far as I know still in print. The Government model by William H.D. Goddard is also a very good book . I for one bought these books to use and have most likely used them Thousands of time I don't write in them and try to at least have fairly clean hands when I use them. The dust jackets took a beating And I still have them.with that said a mint with dust jacket Big Book could go for north of $1000.00 The collector guide $75.00 + or - . The civilian model book with dust jacket $400.00 + or -. There is also a good book on Colt 38 Super by Douglas G. Sheldon that has a wealth of information on Colt EPHRMEA like date changes on type and color of boxes ETC that also translate to the civilian models . Double click on my user name and send me a personal email with your email address if you would like to see some pictures I have a few mostly Bulls-Eye pistols maade by old master pistol smiths but also some collector grade guns. Cheers Karl "PRAISE THE HARD - BALL GUN"

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  Jeepflexin

  March 20, 2012 16:52

  If you are gonna collect military 1911/1911a1's Clawsons big book could save you from making thousands in mistakes.
  
  The 'third edition' will help you get your feet wet but the big book is the bible.
  
  I just this year picked up my own signed copy of his big book and felt I stole it at $550.00. I had budgeted $800.00 and stumbled across a copy at my clubs local show. Guy I bought it from said $550.00 is what he paid for it 6 or so years previous, he was only selling because he fell into a nicer one at a book auction for $35.00.
  
  HTH

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