Women workers at Colt's Arms plant in Hartford, Connecticut, grind the barrel of a Colt's Automatic 45 US Pistol to an exact size of 1/2000 part of an inch, showcasing their skill and ability in traditionally male-dominated work. This image was taken in April 1918 and was censored and released by the Historical Branch of the War Plans Division on May 10, 1918.

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