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Markings—
Frame:
Above– F.J.A. (lightly struck) below
slide release,
inspector Col. Frank J. Atwood
Below– US Gov’t. contract, serial no. &
designation (M1911A1).
Proofs: Current British proofs for export on the
slide & the breech block (below)
Slide: Maker’s name, British
nitro proof,
‘RELEASED BRITISH GOVT. 1952’
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U.S. Service
Model 1911A1
.45 ACP Pistol
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.45-in. Colt M1911A1—
Maker:
Ithaca Gun Co Inc., Ithaca NY, USA
Calibre: .45-inch
Cartridge: .45 Colt auto rimless
Length, overall: 8.62 in. [220mm]
Length, barrel: 5.0 in. [127mm]
Weight: 2 lb. 7 oz. [1.1 kg]
Magazine: 7 rounds
Operation: Gas blowback
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