Thompson. Filled with rare archival images and original artwork, this book examines the design, development and impact of the Colt Government Model (1911) single-action, semi-automatic pistol, which was the U.S. armed forces' standard issue handgun for nearly 80 years and continues to serve with some special operations units to this day. 80 pages, B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.