John Browning's Colt model 1911 turns the century mark

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09 January 2011, 21:24

onefunzr2

John Browning's Colt model 1911 turns the century mark

Gosh, has it really been 100 years already?
And I don't think his invention has been any more popular.

Let's see your examples of Browning's genius or clones. Here's my only 2:

Springfield Armory loaded model, 45ACP

Colt Government 380 model, 380ACP

Not only did he design the pistols, but their ammo too!

10 January 2011, 07:46

RVL III

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
What do they say about designs that stand the test of time?????

Robert

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy. Thomas Jefferson, 1802

10 January 2011, 09:27

richj

1913

11 January 2011, 02:35

Boss Hoss

Looks like the special 100th Colt 1911's will be selling for a pretty penny if they ever get out of the distributers hands!!

Would love to get one!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti....aspx?Item=206871796

This one is up to almost 83k with 12 days left!

21 January 2011, 09:33

Rothke

I have a Springfield Mil Spec, and a Springfield "Loaded" Sub-Compact, 4", night sights.

Springfield just came out with another model, looks like a "Loaded" more or less. But I'm thinking Wilson Combat. Like I need another handgun.

23 January 2011, 22:45

Palmer

My 1943 model

ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS

Into my heart on air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.

A. E. Housman