The Colt Model 1905 occupies a pivotal place in firearms history, serving as the evolutionary link between John Moses Browning’s early semi-automatic pistol designs and the legendary Colt Model 1911.
Colt 1905
.45 ACP History and Use Over 120 Years
As the 20th century rolled in, the United States military was searching for a pistol cartridge that could deliver reliable stopping power on the battlefield. Enter John Moses Browning.
The Pistols of John Moses Browning
From the earliest semi-automatic designs to the iconic 1911, John M. Browning’s genius forever changed the landscape of handguns.