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Colt M1911A1
.45 ACP · Semi-automatic · 1924–unknown
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Revised military pattern with an arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger and extended grip-safety tang.
Military pattern. Colt and many other makers continue to produce commercial 1911-pattern pistols.
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Key specifications
All specifications & sources- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- CapacityNot yet verified
- 7 rounds
- Barrel length
- Unknown
- Overall length
- Unknown
- Height
- Unknown
- Width
- Unknown
- Weight (unloaded)
- Unknown
- ActionNot yet verified
- Semi-automaticSingle-action, hammer-fired
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Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Colt
- Category
- Pistol
- Action
- Semi-automatic
- Chambering
- .45 ACP
- Production
- 1924–unknown
- Status
- Discontinued
Capacity
- Standard capacity
- 7 roundsNot yet verified
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- Unknown — not yet sourced
- Overall length
- Unknown — not yet sourced
Weight
- Weight (unloaded)
- Unknown — not yet sourced
Mechanics
- Trigger / action system
- Single-action, hammer-firedNot yet verified
- Operating system
- Short recoil, tilting barrelNot yet verified
Sources
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Colt M1911 history
- 1911Adopted by the U.S. Army
Adopted as the M1911 service pistol.
Editorial entry · not yet verified against a cited source - 1924M1911A1 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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