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The M1911 is the military designation for John M. Browning's .45 caliber automatic pistol. He was employed by Colt Firearms, so the patent gives credit to Colt for this firearm.
The product that Samuel Colt successfully brought to the mass market is his manufacturing company's firearms. The Colt firearm was extremely popular and widely used when first produced.
No. While there ARE firearms made to fire both the .45 Colt and the .410 shotshell, they were made for that purpose. Never attempt to fire ammo that a firearm was not made to fire.
Yearly production records of most firearms are kept by serial numbers. The serial number is key to the firearm's age.
In MOST cases, the firearm must be 50 years old or older to be classed as a "Curio and Relic" firearm. However, certain newer firearms are classed as C&R firearms. ALL Colt Woodsman and Huntsman pistols have been classed as C&R firearms, ALL Winchester Model 88 rifles are classed as C&R, etc.
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at an illegal firearms store? No one here is going to tell you how to acquire an illegal firearm. It is illegal to purchase a stolen firearm or for a felon to purchase a firearm.
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