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State Factories Norinco 1911-A1 .45 ACP Chinese Copy

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Norinco-produced Colt M1911A1 copy exported commercially to the US civilian market before import restrictions, regarded as high quality for the price.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .45 ACP

Capacity: 7

Year introduced: 1991, China

Weight: 39 oz

Overall length: 8.5"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: sporting, law enforcement