100 years ago today, John Browning's 45 autoloader was born

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100 years ago today, John Browning's 45 autoloader was born

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On March 29, 1911 John M. Browning's .45 caliber autoloader was adopted by the U.S. military as the M1911.

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Happy 100th, 'Ol Slabsides :clap:
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Re: 100 years ago today, John Browning's 45 autoloader was born

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Good week to good shooting!
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Re: 100 years ago today, John Browning's 45 autoloader was born

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Re: 100 years ago today, John Browning's 45 autoloader was born

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Happy Birthday 1911 and thanks John M. Browning

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Re: 100 years ago today, John Browning's 45 autoloader was born

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Definately an American icon.
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