1983-1999. And that is Auto Ordnance.
If it is a 1911 government model .45, it would have been made about 1913.
Colt, Remington, Smith and Wesson
many of them are made in different places. 1911 models are made in Brazil. XDM pistols are made in croatia. I'm not sure about the rest.
Regent is made in Turkey. Norinco is made in China. Both make a M1911 type pistol
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data. That prefix was put on pistols made between 1981 and '83.
No published sn data.
Walther is a German company. However, some Walther pistols have been made in France and in US by Smith and Wesson under license.
No. There are derringer pistols that have no safety, and a few revolvers made in 9mm caliber with no safety. There have been several 9mm pistols made with no safety.
These pistols were assembled in Argentine using Colt parts. Starting in 1927
World War 1 pistols were typically made of steel, with some variations having wooden grips. These materials were chosen for their durability and reliability in combat conditions.
No published SN data. Made from 1983-1999.