Feb. 17, 1910 
Browning files the patent for the 1911
It would serve as the official United States military sidearm for almost 75 years.

Feb. 17, 1910 Patents were filed on a 45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. It served as the official United States military sidearm for almost 75 years. #1911 #JMB #GunChannels #45acp #JohnMBrowning #45aarp

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Feb. 17, 1910 Browning files the patent for the 1911 It would serve as the official United States military sidearm for almost 75 years. #GunChannels #1911

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Feb. 17, 1910 Patents were filed on a 45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. It served as the official United States military sidearm for almost 75 years. #1911 #JMB #GunChannels #45acp #JohnMBrowning #45aarp

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