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Title:	PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC -  COLT PISTOL NATIONAL MATCH .45 SN# 241NM
Maker/Manufacturer:	BROWNING, JOHN M.
Date of Manufacture:	1933-1940
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 1407
Measurements:	OL: 21CM 8 3/8" BL: 12.7CM 5" 37 oz.

Object Description:

COLT PISTOL NATIONAL MATCH .45 SN# 241NM
Manufactured by Colt, Hartford, Ct. - Factory prepared target version of the M1911. All components were hand-fitted and finished at Colt factory. Match grade barrel. Stevens grade adjustable rear target sight, ramp front target sight. 7-shot detachable box magazine feed. Weapon weighs approximately 37 oz. Magazine missing.

Markings:
Frame: 241 NM.
Slide: NATIONAL/MATCH. COLT. AUTOMATIC/CALIBER .45 Rampant Colt. Right side: Colt's PT. F.A. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.
Barrel: COLT .45 AUTO N.M.
Triggerguad: VP in triangle.
Grips: COLT medallion on both sides.

Weapon transferred to the Museum on 3 December 1959.

Notes: "This model possessed exceptional shooting qualities. It was produced until 1941." - Schwing

References:
Schwing, Ned. 1998 STANDARD CATALOG OF FIREARMS. 8th Ed. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 1998.