The American Legion [Volume 125, No. 1 (July 1988)]
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Each pistol is also fitted with a rine grins and adds, "He couldn't rare and desirable military lanyard in Marine Corps have been more wrong." Scarlet with gold plated mounts. The reverse of the slide is polished and reserved Thousands of heroic tales of valor immortalize the for personal engraving. We can engrave your name, famous .45 . and from the frontlines of four rank, service number, or other personal information to major American wars to the holsters of Marines on make this .45 unique to you—and truly one of a kind. bases, the M1911A1 .45 Caliber Pistol has been an em- Each .45 is built by the gunsmiths of Thompson/ bodiment of the Marine Corps motto, "Semper Fide- Auto-Ordnance, the company founded by General John lis"—always faithful. It never let an American down. T. Thompson, who developed the .45 auto-loading car- But now, this proud workhorse is retiring after 75 tridge, helped develop the .45 pistol and who invented years of stalwart service, being replaced by the smaller the Thompson Submachine Gun. NRA test firings of 9mm—thanks to NATO standardization. The old Corps' their .45 shows accuracy "significantly better than the standby is now marching off the battlefield and into average as-issued M1911." To proudly wall mount or desktop display this museums. mu- directly to you. If you were born between the late 1880s and 1968, it seum quality firearm, a velvet-lined, furniture-finished Your ownership and display of this museum-grade is the symbol of your time, your day, your age. And walnut case measuring 14" x 8" x 3" is available. The glass firearm today—and as a family heirloom tomorrow—says future Americans will look back on our time, with lid and the concealed lock protect your investment from you're proud of our American military heritage. reverence, as the ".45 Era." dust and unauthorized handling. How much longer will the .45 be made? No one Three other .45s, honoring the U.S. Navy, U.S. RESERVATION knows. But while it is, we're proud to salute the Ameri- Army and U.S. Air Force, are also available. Each has Satisfaction Guaranteed or Return in 30 days for Full Refund cans of the ".45 Era" by issuing a separate, firing, com- To: The American Historical Foundation memorative .45 in honor of each of the four American 1142 West Grace Street, Dept. D135 armed forces that carried it. Richmond, Virginia 23220 Telephone: (804) 353-1812 24-Karat Gold Plating TOLL FREE 24 hours: (800) 368-8080 Yes, I wish to reserve the following firing Armed Forces "Old Slabsides" is not dead and gone—because, Commemorative ,45s, selectively plated with 24-karat gold. now, it is forever memorialized in 24-karat gold and COL. JAMES R. JONES I will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity and member- polished and blued gun steel of the U.S. Marine Corps USMC (RET.) ship in the Foundation. Satisfaction guaranteed. Commemorative .45. Entire Series Marine Corps Navy The etched slide proudly proclaims in 24-karat gold Personalized engraving available on right side of slide. Force plating the name "U.S. Marine Corps," the motto "Sem- Army Air per Fidelis" and the Corps' founding date. Six deeply- different exotic wood grips, historical etchings, medal- My deposit (or credit card authorization) of $95 is en- etched stars flank the left side of this powerhouse in lions, lanyard and case liner colors and serial number closed. Please charge or invoice the balance due per .45 remembrance of the six Marine Divisions. prefixes appropriate to each service branch, to make all Q in five monthly payments of $180, or in full. 24-karat gold plating covers the trigger, hammer, four .45s distinctive. Matching serial numbers for all slide stop, etched slide panoply, magazine catch, maga- four guns are available, as is a Master Case that holds My payment in full is enclosed ($995 per Pistol; display zine catch screw, safety lock, four grip screws, lanyard and displays all four individual cases. The entire set of case, add $85 each). mount and two lanyard keepers, making this museum- four is called "The Armed Forces Commemorative .45 Please also send the optional walnut display case at $85 quality firearm like no other ever made. Collection." for each Pistol reserved. Please personalize my .45, at $25; send the Engraving Limited Edition; Fires .45 ACP Satisfaction Guaranteed Form. This is a strictly limited edition of only 1,911 pistols, This is available exclusively from The American Name in remembrance of the year this model was adopted by Historical Foundation. When you reserve, you will be the military. This highly restricted limit guarantees rar- made a Member. Satisfaction is guaranteed or you may Address ity and collector value. Even the serial numbers are return it within 30 days for a full refund. 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