File:Colt, Model 1911 US Army Semi-Automatic Pistol, -WW1- (48708716923).jpg

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Colt, Model 1911 US Army semi-automatic pistol, [WW1] .45 inch calibre; short recoil system; uses .45 inch rimless cartridge; 5 inch barrel; chequered grips; safety on rear of pistol grips; safety catch on left hand side of body; with magazine missing: firing pin and spring markings: on left hand side of body: PATENTED APR. 20, 1897. SEP. 9, 1902 / DEC 19, 1902. FEB. 14, 1911. AUG. 19, 1913 / COLTS PT. FA MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / UNITED STATES PROPERTY on right hand side of body: MODEL OF 1911 USA ARMY on rear left of body trademark: [horse rampant] and monogram initials HCS on right hand side of body: serial number: No 146144 manufacturer Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg Co., Hartford, Ct. USA, c1914-1918

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Credit Line: Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, A7132 

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Author Auckland Museum Collections from Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

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