State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers SHOPO Colt 1911, MFD 1980
SOLD FOR: $1875
LSB#: 210804KG03
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 60788B70
Year of Manufacture: 1980 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Markings: The right of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 60788B70”. The left of the slide has a gold banner with scroll borders marked “S.H.O.P.O. SPECIAL EDITION / Honolulu Hawaii Maui Kauai” and gold scroll motif behind the serrations.The right of the slide has a gold police cruiser, State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers seal and scroll with an engraved Hawaiian beach scene. The top of the frame is marked “-COLT .45 AUTO- / MK.IV/SERIES’70”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “0” and “VP” in triangle, the right is marked “T”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated rear face fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth cocobolo with Colt custom shop medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action has minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull is crisp and the slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:
– SHOPO Special Edition display case with key.
– Colt Historian letter.
– One 7-round Colt magazine.
Our Assessment: This is a Special Edition Colt Government Model 1911 made to commemorate the State of Hawaii Organization Of Police Officers, or SHOPO. We have never seen one of these before, and that may be because there were only 100 made, according to the included Colt Historian letter. It is a beautiful pistol which comes with a SHOPO display case, as well. This will be a great piece to add to a 1911 collection or for any Hawaiian police officers. Please see our photos and good luck!