Scott A. Duff Historic Martial Arms

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Rifles, Accoutrements and Accessories

12 Janaury 2012 Update

This month’s update features a total of 20 firearms, consisting of 16 M1 carbines, two M1903/M1903A3 rifles, and two flintlock muskets (including one from the Scott Duff collection).

We have reduced the price on the one rifle and two handguns remaining from previous postings. We are now offering autographed copies of Bruce Canfield’s newest title “U.S. Military Bolt Action Rifles” with free shipping. Also, be sure to check out our 1911 Pistol Bookshelf below. We are featuring six books and one CD in commemoration of the centennial of the adoption and beginning of production of the M1911 pistol. In addition to Walt Kuleck's 1911 Owner's and Assembly Guides, we have a limited quantity of Scott Meadows long out-of-print Vol. 1 and his more recently released Vol. 2, as well as Chuck Clawson's book, and Joe Poyer's book. We are nearly sold out of Clawson’s book. If you don’t have a copy, now is the time to buy one. When our inventory is gone we will not be able to get more.

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If you saw the June issue of American Rifleman Magazine, you probably noticed that the lead feature story was excerpted from The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide.  There was also a sidebar to the story that very favorably reviewed the Owner's Guide.  To commemorate the centennial of the Model 1911 pistol, we have created a M1911 Pistol Bookshelf featuring six books and one CD ROM, including the newly released title from Scott A. Duff Publications written by Walt Kuleck:

The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide

NEW!! The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide - The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide is a companion volume to the author's The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide. Lavishly illustrated, The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide is far more than a traditional "how-to" book. Based on the experiences of a diversified build team, the TIPS, TRICKS, and PITFALLS characteristic of Walt Kuleck's previous Complete Assembly Guides are more wide-ranging and encompassing than ever. Coached by pistolsmith Drake Oldham, the author and two "advanced amateurs" show how to assemble and upgrade the M1911. The team discovered on their journey toward understanding that many more "situations" arose than would have been the case if the author had been building a pistol "for The Guide" by himself. They share their experiences-including their missteps—as they build their pistols.

As a bonus, the Guide includes the report on a series of Drop Tests performed by Drake's Gun Works and the book team. The result of these tests shocked us; the new data from these tests is sure to rekindle the ongoing controversy about firing pin safeties.

The Assembly Guide goes far beyond the military manuals in both scope and depth. It’s a “must have” for every M1911 owner! The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide is 6" x 9", is Perfect bound with a laminated soft cover, and has 257 pages and over 400 photographs. All copies are signed by Walt Kuleck

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The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide

Second Printing; Same Great Contents,
New Centennial Commemorative Cover featuring the Colt 100th Anniversary Tier II Pistol

STILL NEW!! The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide - This book is the latest volume in the Scott A. Duff Publications’ Guide series. Like the other Guides, its purpose is to give the new M1911 owner an in-depth understanding of his or her pistol, while providing the experienced owner knowledge that they don’t yet have, and with the intent of giving even the expert new insights into the M1911.

The Owner’s Guide goes far beyond the military manuals in both scope and depth. It’s a “must have” for every M1911 owner! The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide is 6" x 9", is Perfect bound with a laminated soft cover, and has 290 pages and over 400 photographs. All copies are signed by Walt Kuleck

$29.95 + shipping

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U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920 - 1945

RARE! U.S. Military Automatic Pistols - 1894-1920 (Vol. 1) by Edward Scott Meadows. This book was published in 1993 and has long been out of print. In recent years copies have been selling for hundreds of dollars. We were able to obtain a small quantity of First Edition copies that are new-in-the-original-shrink-wrap. This is an outstanding work on the popular M1911 Pistol. The eight in-depth chapters cover the early model Colts (M1900, M1902, M1907, M1909, M1910, and M1911 Special Army); the M1911 pistols manufactured by Colt’s, Springfield Armory, Remington-UMC, North American Arms, A.J. Savage, and Winchester; American competitors to the M1911; Foreign entrants; gallery practice pistols; other Colt automatic pistols; cutaway demonstration pistols; ammunition, accoutrements and appendages; a color gallery of photos; and appendices that cover Colt M1911 military shipping records and the U.S. military issue records. This is an absolute MUST for the M1911 collector that has been expensive or unavailable for many years. Our supply is very limited. Get your copy now! Hardcover, 8-3/4” x 11-1/4”, 558 pages, over 600 high quality photos including eight full color pages.

$99.95 + shipping

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U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920 - 1945

NEW! U.S. Military Automatic Pistols - 1920-1945 (Vol. 2) by Edward Scott Meadows. This book is an outstanding work on the popular M1911A1 Pistol. Part I covers the history and production of the M1911A1 pistols in great detail. Featured are chapters on Colt’s, Singer, Remington Rand, Ithaca, and Union Switch & Signal M1911A1 pistols. Included are chapters of part by part comparison, tests and experiments, inspection procedures, ammunition, accessories, and action photos. Part II covers the military .22 pistols, including the Colt Ace, Colt Service Model Ace, Colt Woodsman, High Standard Model B, USA-HD, and Models A and E. Part III covers special purpose pistols including the Colt Model M, Super .38, Model N, and the sheet metal .45. This is an important new title in the field of collectible U.S. martial arms books and is an absolute MUST for the M1911A1 collector. This is a limited run book (3000 copies printed) that will not be available forever. Get your copy now! Hardcover, 8-3/4” x 11-1/4”, 456 pages, over 500 high quality photos including eight full color pages.

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Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols by Charles W. Clawson

ONLY A SMALL NUMBER REMAIN AVAILABLE ! Collector’s Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols Models of M1911 and M1911A1 by Charles W. Clawson. We recently acquired a limited quantity of the Third Edition (published in 2003) of Mr. Clawson’s much sought after book. This edition includes sixteen new pages of information not included in the previous printing. If you collect M1911 and M1911A1 service pistols you must have this book. It contains more detailed collector-oriented information than any other book in publication. All major and minor manufacturer variations are outlined in well-written text and superb photographs. This book is an invaluable aid when purchasing M1911 and M1911A1 pistols for your collection. This hardbound edition is of 6” x 9” in size and has 146 pages. The entire printing has long been sold out. When our limited supply is gone we will be unable to get more, so get yours now before it is too late!

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The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols>

 The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols by Joe Poyer. This book is a guide to aid the collector in identifying specific details of the M1911/M1911A1 pistols to determine whether or not it is an original example. Parts are described in chapters organized by assembly - receiver, slide, and magazine. Each part of each assembly is described detailing markings and other identifying characteristics. Parts are differentiated by model and manufacturer, i.e. Colt, Springfield Armory, Remington Arms-UMC, Singer, Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch & Signal. Military and commercial markings are listed by date or serial number range of use. Serial numbers are listed in twenty-six individual tables for both military and commercial models. Information on military British, Canadian, Argentine, Norwegian, and Russian pistols are also provided. Accoutrements and accessories, including holsters and magazine pouches, are covered in text and photograph. The book is laminated soft cover, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, 518 pages with 82 tables detailing parts and markings and 672 photos and drawings. An eight page color insert includes rarely seen examples of the Model 1911 and Model 1911A1

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1911/1911A1 Government Models

CD-ROM – 1911/1911A1/Government Models by Karl Karash (2005). This CD shows a remarkable collection of 1911s and 1911A1s, some Government Models, and Argentine Colts, and a few revolvers as well. The CD includes over 5000 high resolution photos of over 150 original pistols. Each pistol is shown in full right and left views, and most are accompanied by a file of close up detail photos showing details of the various components, markings, and overall finish. The photos are extremely sharp and clear. Brief text accompanies each full side view.

The series begins with 1911 serial number 43, from the first day of production, to serial numbers in the two millions, the end of World War II production. Also included are some National Match and commercial Colt Government Models. M1911A1 Remington Rand, Union Switch and Signal, and Ithaca are covered as are North American 1911s and M1911A1 Singers. Photos of a variety of accessories including holsters, web gear, and other accoutrements are included. A folder, labeled "parts" contains extreme close ups of details, including early parts, early markings, British proofs, and remarkable color renditions of fire blued triggers, hammers, slide stops and safety locks.

Navigating through the photos is fairly easy using Windows Explorer. Once a file is clicked on, one can view a slide show of the contents. However, it is necessary to use the back button to get to another file.

The bulk of the disc's contents are digital photos, but it also contains a folder of "articles." In this folder are a number of text files that are opened with Microsoft Word Pad. Contained are articles mainly from informal communications and on-line discussion forums. Also included is an Excel spreadsheet listing known serial numbers of NRA marked 1911's.

This CD is not substitute for Clawson's "Collector's Guide", it is a supplement to that work. It is most helpful for the collector seeking to authenticate a M1911 or M1911A1, the number of color photos and details on this disc would be impossible to duplicate in a book. No serious M1911/1911A1 pistol collector should be without this CD or without Clawson’s book. They go hand in hand as study aids.

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This book makes a wonderful gift for any collector of World War II US small arms!

US Infantry Weapons in Combat

Personal Experiences from World War II and Korea

by Mark G. Goodwin with foreword by Scott A. Duff

US Infantry Weapons in Combat

Click HERE to read excerpts from this book or to place an order



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Scott's contributions to the history and collecting of historic martial arms begins with his books and those of others he publishes, and continues with providing historic arms, artifacts and documents to the collecting community. Remember that Scott Duff isn't just Garands; he covers the full spectrum of US Historic Martial Arms, from the Revolutionary War to the present day!

Scott welcomes your inquiries concerning any firearms or collectible US militaria that you might wish to place on consignment.

Welcome to the Scott A. Duff Historic Martial Arms website.  We offer a Shopping Cart for secure on-line ordering.  In addition, you may email us to place items on hold or for order inquire or confirmation.  The email address is sdufforder@windstream.net. Due to time constraints, Scott will not always be able to respond to general questions via email. We continue to accept sales and holds via telephone, voice mail, and FAX.  The email address offers a fourth option for placing items on hold and the Shopping Cart offers one more ordering option for your convenience.   We will update the website with new items every six to eight weeks.  Subscribe to the Scott Duff Update mailing list to be alerted when those updates occur.

Our telephone hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Wednesday 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M., and Thurs 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time Zone.  Karen Duff, Scott's wife, will often be the first person you talk to.  She will be happy to take your order, but will not be able to provide more detail on firearms and other collectibles; that remains Scott's job.

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SCOTT A. DUFF
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Phone 724-327-8246
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Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M., Wednesday 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  You may leave a voice mail or send a FAX at anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to place an item on hold.

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If an item of interest is on "HOLD," feel free to request to be next in line in case the transaction is not consummated.

"SOLD" means that the purchase has been completed. A completed purchase is one where the customer has received and indicated that he or she is satisfied. Your purchase will not change to "SOLD" on the web site until the inspection period has expired!


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