From Task and Purpose:
The Army Plans On Selling Off Its Remaining Arsenal Of M1911 Pistols
The .45 ACP M1911A1 pistol has served the U.S. armed forces for more than a century in every war zone and hotspot on the planet — and thanks to this year’s federal defense budget, it will serve civilians for the foreseeable future.
The $700 billion 2018 National Defense Authorization Act that Congress sent to President Donald Trump’s desk on Nov. 16 included an amendment that required the Secretary of the Army to transfer a cache of small arms and ammo “no longer actively issued for military service” to the government-sponsored Civilian Marksmanship Program, including the M1911 and M1911A1 pistols, the M–1 Garand, and .22 rimfire rifles.
Designed by John Moses Browning and adopted for use by the US Army in 1911 - classic design. I do own a modern model but would trade it in a heartbeat for one of the originals if it was in good condition. They have been quite the "collectible" item in the last few years with prices to match.
