Cross-section diagram of the M1911 pistol from FM21-100, "The Soldier's Handbook", 1941. The Spanish-American War had lasted just ten weeks in 1898. It was a rapid victory for the U.S., giving it control of Spanish colonies in the Caribbean and the western Pacific Ocean. That led ...
Functioning of the Colt New Service revolver (II) - Shooting in single-action mode - Rebound lever functioning - Pawl's action on the ratchet - Shooting in double action mode The safeties of the Colt New Service revolver (I) - The rebounding hammer - The cylinder locking The safeties of ...