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See all on WikipediaThe Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911 or Colt Government in the case of Colt-produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original … See more
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The M1911 pistol originated in the late 1890s as the result of a search for a suitable self-loading … See moreBrowning's basic M1911 design has seen very little change throughout its production life. The basic principle of the pistol is recoil operation. As … See more
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Many military and law enforcement organizations in the U.S. and other countries continue to … See moreM45 MEU(SOC)
In 1986, the USMC Precision Weapon Section (PWS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico began … See moreOn March 18, 2011, the U.S. state of Utah—as a way of honoring M1911 designer John Browning, who was born and raised in the … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar, the 1911th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 911th year of the 2nd millennium, the 11th year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1910s decade. As of the start of 1911, the Gregorian calendar was 13 days ah…
Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA licenseWebThe M1911 is a .45 ACP caliber pistol originally made by Colt, and is now the most copied pistol design in the world. It was designed in the early 1900s by John Browning and was …
WebHistorical context. Early models. Users. References. External links. SIG Sauer 1911. Sig Sauer 1911 Spartan. Colt M1911A1. Sig Sauer 1911 GSR. SIG Sauer 1911 Stainless Super Target. SIG Sauer of Newington, NH …
WebApril 30 – Sparks from a burning hayshed ignite the Great Fire of 1911, destroying much of downtown Bangor, Maine. May 15 – The U.S. Supreme Court declares Standard Oil to …
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WebJan 24, 2011 · Let’s spend a few minutes exploring the rich history of the original Model 1911 .45 Automatic, and discovering how the world’s greatest handgun came to be. Any complete history of the Model 1911 must start …
WebThe SW1911 ( S mith & W esson) is a stainless steel framed, single action, semi-automatic pistol based on the M1911, coming in either 9×19mm or .45 ACP. [1] Overview. In 2003, Smith & Wesson introduced their variation …
WebThe 1911 Revolution, also known as the Xinhai Revolution or Hsinhai Revolution, ended China's last imperial dynasty, the Qing dynasty, and led to the establishment of the Republic of China. The revolution was the …
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Web1911 ( MCMXI ) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar, the 1911th year of the …
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WebM1911 er en halvautomatisk pistol, i kaliber .45 ACP, og produceret af Colt's Manufacturing Company. Den er designet af John Browning, og var standard tjenestepistol for …
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