1918
Colt M1911
A WWI-era service pistol that became one of the most iconic firearms in American history.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Colt Manufacturing Company
- Year
- 1918
- Type
- Semi-automatic pistol
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Origin
- United States
- Length
- 8.25 inches
- Barrel
- 5 inches
- Weight
- 2.44 lbs (loaded)
- Capacity
- 7+1 rounds
- Action
- Short recoil, single-action
- Finish
- Blued steel
- Condition
- Good - shows honest wear from military service
- Serial Number
- US123456
Historical Context
The Colt M1911 was designed by John Moses Browning and adopted as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces in 1911. This particular specimen was manufactured in 1918 during World War I and served with distinction in the trenches of Europe. The M1911 earned a reputation for reliability and stopping power, serving the U.S. military through both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. Its influence on modern pistol design cannot be overstated, and it remains popular among collectors and shooters over a century after its introduction.