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Colt Government Model 1911 .38 Super 5-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

High-velocity .38 Super variant of M1911; favored by Mexican military.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .38 Super

Capacity: 9

Year introduced: 1929, USA

Weight: 39 oz

Overall length: 8.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military/Police