Custom Engraved Colt 1911 Classic 01911CZ 5″ .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2050
LSB#: 210825HE11
Make: Colt
Model: Custom Government Model Classic, 01911CZ
Serial Number: GV012690
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2018-2020
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The right of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”, with the serial number and “GOVERNMENT MODEL”. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The left of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle and “W”. The slide has full coverage deep relief-engraved foliate scroll.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide, the rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels with gold-colored Colt medallions smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, small parts are Nitre Blued
Finish Originality: Original to custom engraving.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a couple of tool marks across each land about 1″ from the muzzle, these appear to be factory production defects. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its current metal finish. The action shows very faint 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 as customized.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has minor play to the frame. The trigger has light creep. This pistol was made without a firing pin block safety. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:
-Blue plastic Colt box with serial-matching label.
-Cable lock.
-Factory paperwork including manual.
-One 7-round Colt magazine.
Our Assessment: Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is a more recent version, the 1911 Classic. This specific pistol originally shipped as a “naked slide” variant, with no markings on the slide, making it the perfect pistol for custom engraving. A previous owner took full advantage of this feature and the slide now has deep, full-coverage foliate scroll relief engraving. The appearance of the pistol is further set off by the nitre blued small spots. It doesn’t appear to have seen much, if any use since the engraving was done. The pistol still has its inventory tag on the trigger guard! If you’re a fan of the 1911 and you’ve got an eye for engraving, this is the perfect pony to add to your stable. Please see our photos and good luck!