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GENERAL OFFICER PISTOL ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL M-15 CALIBER - .45

The General officers M15 pistol adopted in 1972 replaced the Colt 1903 and 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistols. It provided a weapon of greater stopping power and was more effective. Developed at Rock Island Arsenal from stock M1911 pistols, it was issued to Generals as a personal weapon. It is similar to the Colt Commander, but has internal differences. The finish on the guns was a deep blue on portions of the slide and frame. The exposed metal parts such as the safety and slide lock have a polished blue finish, while the top of the slide has a black matte type finish. The magazines were serial numbered to each gun, and a total of three were packaged to each gun. There were a total of 1,004 issued. The caliber is .45 ACP.

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