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Federal ordnance 1911 history
Federal ordnance 1911 history





federal ordnance 1911 history

538.” The reverse slide is marked “Patented Apr.

federal ordnance 1911 history

The obverse slide is marked “Model of 1911 U.S. The pistol was originally blued, but the finish is heavily worn from use and was likely refinished at some point. The pistol has its original checkered walnut grip panel in place on the left side and a newer brown plastic replacement grip panel on the right side, both held on by two screws each. The magazine catch release is also on the left, behind the trigger. A grip safety is also at the rear, and a frame safety is on the left side at the rear, behind the slide stop lever. The pistol has a spur hammer and a frame spur to protect the firer’s hand from “hammer bite” at the rear of the frame. Fixed front and rear sights are mounted to the top of the full-length slide, which completely encloses the barrel. 45 caliber pistol, fed from a 7-round detachable box magazine contained in the grip.







Federal ordnance 1911 history