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Colt M1911 Pistol Frame/Slide/Barrel Forgings
The frame forging, which is marked "16A1", is typical of those used in the manufacturing process for the frame of the Colt M1911 and M1911A1 military pistols. This set of forgings also includes the related slide and barrel components, as produced by other manufacturers.