The Colt 1905 .45 ACP, which was really being developed by Colt with military contracts in mind, supplied the most impatient and significantly supplemented Colt 1902 sales while setting the table for US government adoption of the Model 1911.
The Colt 1905 .45 ACP played a key role in meeting impatient demand and boosting sales of the Colt 1902, setting the stage for the eventual adoption of the Model 1911 by the US government.