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THUMBNAIL HISTORY OF THE COLT 1911

Guns Magazine
By John Taffin
May 2011 Edition

1911:
The US adopts the .45 ACP Government Model.

1923:
The 1911 formally becomes the 12911A1.

1929:
The Government Model is chambered in .38 Super.

1932:
Colt introduces the National Match pistol in .45 ACP and .38 Super.

1950:
The Colt Commander arrives.

1957:
Colt's target pistol the National Match returns as the Gold Cup.

1970:
The Series 70 Government Models begin.

1983:
The Series 70 becomes the the Series 80 with internal firing-pin safety.

1985:
Colt produces their first stainless steel 1911; the compact Officer's Model arrives.

1991:
Colt brings out the no-frills 1911A1.

2011:
Colt celebrates 100 tears of the 1911 as they continue to produce high-quality versions.


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