Pistol Caliber 45 Automatic M1911 Technical Manual Author:Department of the Army This manual includes a detailed description of the pistol and its general characteristics; procedures for detailed disassembly and assembly; an explanation of functioning; a discussion of the types of stoppages and the immediate action applied to reduce them; a description of the ammunition; and instructions on the care, cleaning, and handling o... more »f the weapon and ammunition.« less