{"product_id":"m1911a1-colt-government-us-service-pistol-nickel-finish","title":"M1911A1 Colt \"Government\" Us Service Pistol (Nickel Finish)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE REPLICA GUNS AND ARE INCAPABLE OF FIRING. THESE ARE TO BE USED AS DECORATIVE ORNAMENTS ONLY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M1911 is a robust, reliable, simple-action semi-automatic pistol operated by direct recoil and powered by 7-caliber .45 cartridge die stacker. It was designed for the military use by John M. Browning, who also designed the appropriate cartridge for the weapon, the .45 ACP. On March 29, 1911, it was officially accepted as a statutory weapon of the US Armed Forces, initially receiving the designation of the .45, M1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubsequently from 1924, its designation changed to Pistol Auto Calibre .45, M1911A1. In total, the army acquired about 2.7 million pistols during its service life. It had widespread use in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. It remained in service continuously in the American army until 1985, when it was replaced by the Beretta gun. Some variants are still in production, and given their popularity, they are still active in some units of the Special Forces, Navy forces and Marine Corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 18s only. Please be aware, if you are a new customer we will need to see age verification before sending your order. This is not necessary for returning\/registered customers. Please send us a photo of relevant ID (such as Driving Licence or Passport showing Date of Birth) at time of purchase by email to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:help@theswordstall.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman mso-bidi-font-family: calibri mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin mso-fareast-language: en-gb\u003ehelp@theswordstall.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman mso-bidi-font-family: calibri mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin mso-fareast-language: en-gb\u003e or WhatsApp 07932 932801.\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe item is a replica weapon. It is designed to resemble in shape, size, weight and basic functionality the firearm it represents. It has basic working parts and\/or removable parts and is a genuine Europe made item. The replica comes in its factory card box. Whilst this replica can be cocked and ‘dry fired’, it cannot fire, nor can it be altered to fire live rounds. These are not intended to be used outside of your private residence and frequent use and or rough play may result in damage to the item.\u003cbr\u003eThis replica is classed as a Real Imitation Firearm and has restrictions on it's purchase. We encourage you to watch the video for information. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wnCJfZ_RYJc\u0026amp;t=18s\u003cbr\u003eYou must be over 18 and meet one of the below criteria to purchase:\u003cbr\u003e- Be a member of a relevant cosplay\/re-enactment group that is covered by Public Liability Insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Be using the replica in a film or theatre production\u003cbr\u003e- Be modifying the replica to be at least 50% bright blue, green or orange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a timely side note, we are accepting new members into TheSwordStall.co.uk’s Cosplay Horde (which is a relevant re-enactment\/cosplay group that is covered by Public Liability Insurance). Annual membership for Over 18s is £10. Join us here: https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/hordemembership\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55110141247826,"sku":"G6312","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7039\/1890\/files\/M1911A1-Colt-Government-Us-Service-Pistol-Nickel-Finish.jpg?v=1792232472","url":"https:\/\/tophatters.co\/products\/m1911a1-colt-government-us-service-pistol-nickel-finish","provider":"Tophatter's Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}