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Its formal designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original Model of 1911 or Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the M1911A1, adopted in 1924. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam era. Above taken from Wikipedia the free online encyclopedia. The M1911 has a low and narrow front and rear sight; Curved Flat Mainspring Housing; No Finger Recess behind the trigger; Narrow-Depth Triger; High-Wall Ejection Port; Wide Hammer; Smaller Grip-Safety and some other slight differences. The M1911A1 has a taller and thicker front and rear sight; Round Mainspring Housing; Longer Trigger; Lanyard Loop (May be on M1911 also); Finger Recess behind trigger; Spur Hammer; Longer web-spur on Grip Safety; Heat Treated Forward Upper Reciever; Lowered Ejection Port; Plastic or Walnut Grips. The key differences are the smaller sights on a M1911 upper reciever, and the mainspring housing. These are commonly known as Series-70 models, because they don't have any extra firing pin safety levers. Series-80 models (From Colt), have an internal transfer mechanisim that uses the trigger's rearword force to actuate two small levers that depress a stop plunger in the upper reciever's firing-pin port, that allows the firing pin to move freely when the hammer falls. Kimber's use a very similar, but better designed internal release, that uses the grip safety as a motivator for the firing pin stop. Other companies, like Springfield, use manual locks that prevent the mainstring plunger from moving when the hammer is cocked (The hammer spur moves downward to compress the mainspring. Lock the mainspring plunger and the firearm cannot be cocked. This is not a passive safety, but another method of making an already safe weapon even less reliable, to solve a problem that never existed in the first place... )
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What Colt 45 was used in 1960?
M1911, M1911A1, Colt SAA
What is the age of an Ithaca M1911 A1 serial 902735?
this m1911a1 was made in 1943 so it is approximately 64 years old
How does the colt m911 differ from the m911a1 and the m911a2?
The Colt .45 pistol is an M1911, not an m911. The changes from an M1911 to an M1911A1 were: 1. the relief cuts behind the trigger 2. the short trigger 3. the arched main spring housing 4. the longer tang on the grip safety There is not m1911A2.
What year is this colt 1911 serial number fc07071e?
You can find a list of Colt M1911 and M1911A1 production serial numbers at http://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/colt%20production.htm. Going by the numbers in your question (7071), it looks like you have a M1911 that was made for the Navy in 1912, the first year of production.
What is a forty five gun?
A .45 is a gun with an internal bore diameter of .45 of an inch. Generally, when people speak of "a forty-five" they are referring to a US Army M1911/M1911A1 pistol or a clone made in that style.
Who invented the Colt 45?
The M1911 is a single-action, semiautomatic handgun chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It was designed by John M. Browning, and was the standard-issue side arm for the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985, and is still carried by some U.S. forces. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Its formal designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original Model of 1911 or Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the M1911A1, adopted in 1924. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam era. In total, the United States procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols during its service life.The M1911 is the most well-known of John Browning's designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. Besides the pistol being widely copied itself, this operating system rose to become the pre-eminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern pistols.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section indicated below.
What year M1911A1 U M1911A1 U.S. ARMY no 2250044 When made?
Made in 1945.
When was the colt m1911 made?
The Colt M1911 was designed 1911.
What is the age and value of 45 caliber us army model Ithaca m1911 A1 model 1248532?
This particular M1911A1 was made in 1943. (Source: http://www.sightm1911.com/1911Production.htm) Value depends upon the condition of the gun. A possible range of value would be $400 to $1,500.
What has the author Jerry Kuhnhausen written?
Jerry Kuhnhausen has written: 'The U.S. M1911/M1911A1 pistols & commercial M1911 pistols' -- subject(s): Automatic pistols, Handbooks, manuals 'The Mauser M91 through M98 Bolt Actions. A Shop Manual' 'The Colt .45 automatic' -- subject(s): Colt revolver, Handbooks, manuals 'The U.S. .30 caliber gas operated service rifles' -- subject(s): Garand rifle, Handbooks, manuals
When was 45 automatic pistol invented?
If by 45 automatic pistol you mean the 1911 Colt, then John Browning developed this design and the cartridge it uses between 1900 and 1904, producing his first prototype for testing in 1904. It was tested and modified, then adopted for service use by the United States in 1911, hence its designation as the M1911 Automatic Pistol. The design was further modified to create the M1911A1, which includes the grip safety.
Who the inventor of m1911?
The Colt M1911 pistol was invented by John Browning(1855-1926).
