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The Maligned Handgun and Cartridge that Spawned the .45 ACP Autopistol
45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge, it became the U.S. Armed Forces’ standard-issue sidearm following the failures of the Army’s .38 Long Colt revolvers during the fight against the Moro ...
12 of the World's Most Expensive Guns
Beyond their function, firearms embody unique stories, ranging from the refined elegance of custom rifles to the bold ...
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An Outlaw's Arsenal
36 caliber 1851 Navy Colt revolver. This gun was named for its inventor ... the weapon of choice was the Colt .45 Peacemaker, which combined the bullet, gunpowder, and percussion cap in one ...
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Most iconic handguns of all time
COLT M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge ... 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols in military contracts during ...