This is a very good cut away photo of the Colt M1911A1. This Cut-away 1911A1 photo shows how the ammunition feeds from the magazine into the chamber. The photo clearly shows the GI-style (not full length) guide ride and spring. It shows the leaf spring for the grip safety, but does not show the mainspring.
![Cut-away 1911A1 Cut-away 1911A1](https://sightm1911.com/1911pix/product/Cutaway_19111.jpg)
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