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IMBEL GC M973 .45 ACP Brazilian Military Pistol

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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

IMBEL-manufactured Colt 1911A1 clone produced for the Brazilian Armed Forces as the standard officer sidearm.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .45 ACP

Capacity: 7

Year introduced: 1973, Brazil

Weight: 39 oz

Overall length: 8.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military