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Early 20th century military pistols
- Thread starter Pilgrim
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USMA-82
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kevin9
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According to wikipedia:
"The M1911 pistol originated in the late 1890s search for a suitable self-loading (or semi-automatic) handgun to replace the variety of revolvers then in service."
At least 2 revolvers are mentioned in the article, one in 38 Long Colt which appears to have been the 1889 that USMA-82 points out, and another in .45 Colt which appears to have been the venerable Colt Single Action Army.
Update: It appears that there were also M1909 double-action Colt revolvers in .45 Colt issued as well.
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"The M1911 pistol originated in the late 1890s search for a suitable self-loading (or semi-automatic) handgun to replace the variety of revolvers then in service."
At least 2 revolvers are mentioned in the article, one in 38 Long Colt which appears to have been the 1889 that USMA-82 points out, and another in .45 Colt which appears to have been the venerable Colt Single Action Army.
Update: It appears that there were also M1909 double-action Colt revolvers in .45 Colt issued as well.
Ain't the Internet a wonderful thing.
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Every 1903 I've seen is a civilian model. Never laid eyes on one that was military issue.
