On March 29th, 1911, the Browning-designed, Colt-produced .45 Automatic pistol, was selected as the official sidearm of the Armed Forces of U.S.A., and named Model 1911.
http://www.m1911.org/history.htm
http://www.m1911.org/history.htm
How many other 100 year old things can you say that about??
Who's Making a 100th Anniversary Edition?
Does it come with a Special box? Grips?
What will make any makers '100th Anniversary' 1911, 'Special'?