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RARE Colt & Remington 1911/1911A1, 45 ACP, Semi-Automatic Pistol, 5" Barrel, Surplus Pistols

MPN: REM-COLT1911

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The 1911 pistol is one of the most iconic firearms in history, known for its durability, reliability, and versatility. It was designed by John Moses Browning and first introduced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1911. The 1911 has been in continuous production ever since and has been used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world.

In 1910 the final prototype for the Model 1911 pistol was put through an exhaustive military testing, with up to six thousand rounds being fired through a single pistol without a single jam or failure. On May 5, 1911 the Colt pistol was officially accepted as the “Automatic Pistol, Calibre .45, Model of 1911.”Following its adoption by the Army, the M1911 was also accepted by the Navy and the Marines.

During its service, some shortfalls were observed with the performance of the pistol and modifications were introduced to improve handling. The main spring housing was arched and checkered, in order to fit the hand better with a more secure grip. The grip safety tang was extended, in order to reduce the felt recoil and protect the hand from the slide. Beveled cuts were machined into the frame, behind the trigger, in order to provide a more comfortable fit, and the trigger itself was cut back and its face was checkered. Finally, the front and rear sights were widened, in order to provide for a clearer sight picture. These changes were all adopted in 1924, and the designation of the pistol was changed to “Model 1911A1.”

KEY SPECS

Manufacturer

Colt Defense

Caliber/Gauge

.45 ACP

Action

Semi Automatic

Condition

Surplus / Used

SKU #

HGN-COLT-REM-1911
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