The Govt. Model
.45 ACP Pistol Page

Information about the 1911 Automatic Pistol.

First and always, be careful with firearms.
Keep fingers away from the trigger and the barrel pointed in a safe
direction. Remove the magazine. Open the action and look in chamber
to verify that the firearm is not loaded.

The Beginning:  John M. Browning (The invention of the M1911.)

Military Production:  Detailed or Quick List from 1912 to 1945.
(Serial Numbers, dates made, by whom, military branch and how many.)

Commercial Production:   List of Colt from 1912 to 1981.
(Serial Numbers, dates made and how many.)

Value of Commercial and Military M1911 & M1911A1.

Disassembly directions for Govt. Model 1911.

Schematic of 1911 with parts names and picture.

M1911 Manufactures & Custom Shops Web Pages.

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Updated on July 5, 1999