July Military Auction
Lot 26605:
Description
This is an original WWII-era US Army Basic Field Manual, designated FM 23-36, titled Revolver, Colt, Caliber .45, M1917, and Revolver, Smith and Wesson, Caliber .45, M1917. The manual was published by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington and is dated October 20, 1941. It was prepared under the direction of the Chief of Cavalry. The publication is constructed with a light brown cardstock cover and saddle-stitched (stapled) binding. The text provides comprehensive instruction on mechanical training, disassembly, assembly, care, cleaning, functioning, and individual safety precautions for both the Colt and Smith and Wesson M1917 revolvers. The manual includes numerous photographic plates and diagrams illustrating proper handling, firing positions such as Position of Raise Pistol, and sighting techniques. The interior front cover contains a handwritten ink inscription identifying a previous owner as Pvt. L. Baker, with the service number 3666 3549 and unit designation 824th D. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB284
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