Army Air Corps Commemorative .45

The M1911A1 .45 Pistol was carried in combat over the flak-filled skies by Air Corps crews. It was dear to them because it was their only weapon of personal defense if shot down over enemy-held territory. The .45 was also issued to ground crews for close-in defense in the event of a ground attack against air fields or Air Corps installations. Thus, it forms a familiar link to all Air Corps personnel.

Custom-Built

Custom designed for the American Historical Foundation by the craftsmen of Auto Ordnance Corporation, makers of the world famous Thompson Submachine Gun, each pistol is precision finished to our demanding museum-quality specifications.

Fully functional, each actually fires the powerful, battle-proven .45 ACP ammunition. Auto-Ordnance .45s have a reputation for accuracy above the industry standard by actual NRA test results. And, each is fully warranted by the manufacturer.
High-polished flats are contrasted with the blue-black matte finish of the curves to create a presentation-grade, museum-quality firearm.

The presentation side of the slide is deeply etched and gold-gilt infilled with the title “U.S. Army Air Corps,” the motto “Nothing Can Stop the Army Air Corps!,” four stars at the muzzle and the U.S. collar insignia.

Ten components are richly plated with genuine 24-Karat Gold: The magazine catch, catch lock, slide stop, hammer, trigger, grip screws and safety.
Both ivorene grips bear the patch insignia of the Army Air Corps. Unlike ivory, this material will not shrink or crack with age.

Limited Edition of Only 500

Only 500 pistols are being custom built to honor the Army Air Corps—your immediate guarantee of collector value. Each pistol is engraved with a special Registry Number, with the prefix AAC (for Army Air Corps). The Certificate of Authenticity attests to the extremely low edition limit and to the purity of the 24-Karat Gold.

Display Case

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "Army Air Corps Commemorative .45", a working pistol, at the price of $1,995*. Each pistol is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 500, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per pistol. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $100 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $149 to the final payment.

Optional Personalization:

I do not wish to order the optional personalization at this time.

I also wish to have my pistol personalized. Please add $39 to the final payment.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.