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Colt M1911A1 .45 ACP 5-inch WWII

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Colt WWII production M1911A1. Factory applied parkerized finish. Military acceptance marked.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .45 ACP

Capacity: 7

Year introduced: 1924, USA

Weight: 39 oz

Overall length: 8.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Officer, Infantry, Special Forces