Colt Monitor Automatic Machine Rifle

[HANS]

I am pleased to announce that my new article on the "Colt Monitor Automatic Machine Rifle" has now been published as the latest issue of ARMAX is shipping.

In the article, I explain why it was introduced to the market and detail when, where, and how it was used. I trace a large number of official users, including the FBI and users abroad. I list 101 serial numbers and explain why I think there were quite a few more than the 125 usually quoted. Further, I provide very detailed examinations of two 1934 shootouts that supposedly featured a Monitor, the "Death of Bonnie & Clyde" (no) and the "Battle of Barrington" with "Baby Face Nelson" (yes, but differently than often claimed). 

All of this in a peer-reviewed article with hundreds of footnotes referencing mainly period sources. I am enormously grateful to the good folks at the Texas Ranger Museum & Hall of Fame in Waco, who gave me privileged access to their Monitor (the one claimed to have been used on Bonnie & Clyde or at least owned by Frank Hamer).

 

Cheers

 

HANS 

 

 

 

[John Dillinger]

I know nothing of Colt Monitors.

I does look very similar appearance wise to the B A R I have to say!

[HANS]

8 hours ago, John Dillinger said:

I know nothing of Colt Monitors.

I does look very similar appearance wise to the B A R I have to say!

Why, in that case the article is perfect for you, for it explains its history and use!

And yes, the Monitor is a derivative of the M1918 BAR, specifically for law enforcement use -- although it was prominently employed by John Dillinger associate Lester Gillis (alias "Baby Face Nelson").

 

Cheers

 

HANS

[APEXgunparts]

Sure looks like a lot of the FN Model D features came from the Colt Monitor, including the ejection port cover.

Richard


 

[John Dillinger]

11 hours ago, HANS said:

Why, in that case the article is perfect for you, for it explains its history and use!

And yes, the Monitor is a derivative of the M1918 BAR, specifically for law enforcement use -- although it was prominently employed by John Dillinger associate Lester Gillis (alias "Baby Face Nelson").

 

Cheers

 

HANS

Hans many thanks always learning and looking to improve my knowledge on these classic weapons.

 Cheers

J D

[ron_brock]

Hi @HANS do you know how to get a copy?  I emailed ARMAX with no reply.  The website seems to be very out of date.

 

Thanks,

Ron

[HANS]

Hiya Ron,

 

if their direct contact armax@helios.house didn't work out, you could probably talk to Caitlin Fitz Gerald to set you up: caitlin@helios.house

You should also be able to get it via https://www.headstamppublishing.com/armax even though the volume in question isn't displayed. See https://www.headstamppublishing.com/contact. Headstamp have a marvelous selection of other stuff as well

Frankly, some of these contacts have been on the slow side in the past (I understand these are side gigs for most of the folks involved), but I have always gotten a response, even if I had to wait a bit.

If none of these work tell me and I'll talk directly to the editors (who don't handle sales but can investigate ...).

 

Cheers

 

HANS

[ron_brock]

Thank you Hans,

I’ll give these a try and let you know if I get stuck.

Ron

[dalbert]

Hi Ron,

Headstamp Publishing is the way to get it.

David