1911 patent filed (1910)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

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

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1911 Patented Today (1911)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

1911 was patented on Feb 14, 1911 The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model … Read more

John Thompson (Born)

John Taliaferro Thompson Dec 31, 1860 – June 21, 1940 USA Thompson submachine gun 1920 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military

John Thompson (Died)

John Taliaferro Thompson Dec 31, 1860 – June 21, 1940 USA Thompson submachine gun 1920 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military

John Thompson (Died)

John Taliaferro Thompson Dec 31, 1860 – June 21, 1940 USA Thompson submachine gun 1920 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military

John Thompson (Born)

John Taliaferro Thompson Dec 31, 1860 – June 21, 1940 USA Thompson submachine gun 1920 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military

John Thompson (Born)

John Taliaferro Thompson Dec 31, 1860 – June 21, 1940 USA Thompson submachine gun 1920 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military

John Thompson (Died)

John Taliaferro Thompson Dec 31, 1860 – June 21, 1940 USA Thompson submachine gun 1920 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military

1911 Patent Filed (1910)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

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

Read more

1911 Patented Today

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

1911 was patented on Feb 14, 1911 The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model … Read more

1911 Patent Filed (1910)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

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

Read more

1911 Patented Today (1911)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

1911 was patented on Feb 14, 1911 The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model … Read more

1911 Patent Filed (1910)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

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

Read more

1911 Patented Today (1911)

The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911

1911 was patented on Feb 14, 1911 The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model … Read more