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| M1911 (1911 to 1919) | Measures .058" at base, but tapered to .038 at top |
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| M1911 Transition (1924 to 1941) | Measures .057" wide at base and top |
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| M1911A1 (1942 and later) | Measures .080" wide at base and top |
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Sights: (Rear) (Click on images for larger versions) |
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M1911 (1911 to 1913) Aprox. SN 1 to 60,000 |
 1911 Colt |
 1911 Colt |
| M1911 (1913 to 1942) |
 1919 Colt |
 1919Colt |
| M1911A1 (1942 to 1945) |
 1944 Colt |
 1944 Colt |
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Rev 4 Used by Remington Rand and Ithaca |
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Following diagrams are republished with permission from Charles Clawson. |
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