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Colt M1911

John Browning-designed single-action .45 ACP pistol adopted by the U.S. military in 1911.

Introduced 1911 · Also known as 1911, Colt 45, Government Model

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Editorial

Colt M1911 history

Production timelineFrom catalog production years
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1900192019401960198020002020
  1. 1911
    Adopted by the U.S. Army

    Adopted as the M1911 service pistol.

    Editorial entry · not yet verified against a cited source
  2. 1924
    M1911A1 changes adopted

    Revisions to the grip safety, mainspring housing, trigger and sights.

    Editorial entry · not yet verified against a cited source
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