John Browning's Hammerless 1911 Prototype
Prototype & Trials Weapons
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A quick look at a Browning pistol prototype that I've been fascinated by for years. During the development of what would become the M1911, John Browning designed a 'hammerless' .45 calibre pistol for the US Army's pistol trials.
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