Auto Ordnance Iwo Jima Series Includes 1911, M1 Carbine, & Tommy Gun

By Frank Jardim

If you love World War II history, you have Auto-Ordnance Corporation to thank for making the iconic Thompson submachine-gun (semi-auto), M1 Carbine, and M1911A1 pistol in their standard, GI issue form. If you love art, you should know that they also offer ten different custom, military-themed commemorative models of those old battle veterans. The commemoratives are heavily laser engraved on both wood and metal and uniquely finished to enhance the artwork. This year Auto Ordnance adds three new custom models (an M1A1-style Thompson, M1 Carbine, and M1911A1 pistol) to commemorate the epic and bloody 37-day battle of Iwo Jima on its 75th anniversary. The Auto Ordnance Iwo Jima Series honors all the Marines, sailors and seabees who fought there.

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Outlaw Ordnance custom engraved these fully functional guns. They share some common design elements in the art. All metal parts received a coating with durable olive drab green Cerakote. Meanwhile, a distressed copper wash patina looks reminiscent of the color of the combat uniforms worn by the USMC. It even matches the naval artillery shell casings of the period.

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Source:: Tactical Life