From WW1 until the Vietnam War, the standard issue Army .45 automatic carried a 7 round magazine. One in the chamber, plus the magazine, made eight rounds total.
the semi-automatic 45 pistol holds seven rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber
Many have, primarily Colt.
Which model?
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Which model?
Assuming your are referring to a Taurus PT1911 which is similar to a Colt 1911 the magazine would typically hold 8 cartridges. Original 1911 magazines held 7 cartridges and there are 10 cartridge and larger magazines available.
Which model? It matters.
You will need a gunsmith to find out.
usually six, but if only 5 chambers then 5 rounds
your colt 1911 auto was made in the later half of 1913.as to value it would depend on many condition questions such as amount of blueing,the condition of the grips etc.I would have a pro evaluate it.
Colt, Smith and Wesson, FN, Glock, Webley, Beretta and many others.
Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Barrett, Henry- and many others.