Colt Model 1911 A1 explained

From the Model 1911 to the Model 1911 A1

Further refinement of the Model 1911 A1

National Match Pistols in caliber .45 ACP

Commercial production of the Model 1911 A1

War production of the Model 1911 A1

Post War changes until the 1960s

Changes of the 1970s

Colt Government in caliber .38 Super

Colt "Commander"

Colt "Gold Cup National Match" in caliber .45 ACP

Colt "AMU" and kits in caliber .38 Special & .45 ACP

Colt "Gold Cup National Match" in caliber .38 Special

Colt Government field stripping

Colt Government advanced dismounting - 1

Colt Government advanced dismounting - 2

Colt Government advanced dismounting - 3

Operation of the Colt Government

Thumb safety and 1911 A1 firing cycle

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