Jim Boland Custom Springfield 1911A1, Parkerized 6″ Semi-Automatic IPSC Open Competition Pistol & Rig
SOLD FOR: $2,761.00
LSB#: 150828CM01
Make: Jim Boland Gunsmithing Custom Springfield
Model: Originally 1911A1, Now ISPC Open Class
Serial Number: 41655
Year of Manufacture: 1985-1990
Caliber: Originally 9mm, Now 38 Super
Action Type: Semi Automatic
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “MODEL 1911-A1 / CAL 9MM” and “JIM BOLAND / GUNSMITHING / 38-SUPER”. The right side of the slide is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY”. The right side of the frame is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMOR / GENESEO, IL. USA / NM41655”. The ambi safety is marked “A.D. Swenson” the rear sight is marked “BO-MAR”, the barrel “BAR-STO”.
Barrel Length: 6” to the end of the compensator.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade attached to the compensator. The rear sight is a BO-MAR adjustable target sight. A rail has been installed in the frame to accept the custom scope mount with standard weaver style base mounted vertically. Both the mount and rail appear to be custom handmade parts.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are Hogue diamond checkered grips. There is a small crack in the left grip by the upper screw. The checkering is evenly worn and still mostly sharp. The grips have been altered for the addition of Boland signature “Mud Flaps”. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Re-Parkerized by Jim Boland after Customization
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is Sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. Some additional cleaning of the muzzle maybe needed to meet your expectations.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 78% of its metal finish. The finish has thinned evenly. There is no pitting or erosion, just honest holster wear. The backstrap has some early signs of frosting. The leading edges have some light finish loss, as expected from holster wear. This pistol was used, but not abused. The screw heads are Sharp. The markings are Clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. We did not fire this handgun. The grip safety has been disabled
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol has a Right hand basket weave pattern black leather quickdraw holster (the holster can be used with the scope mount). A Safari land Velcro & Leather size 32 belt with 4 Safari Land 1911 magazine holders to match. Also included is eight 10 round magazines. The accessories are used with wear to the edges. The magazines are in fine to excellent overall conditon. The Holster rig is worn, but still intact and in good condition.
Our Assessment: (Jim Boland is no longer with us, this is just a story) When you first ask Jim to customize a gun for you, you should expect a few things. Don’t expect a quick turnaround, some have waited over a year to get their guns. Expect to buy a brand new Springfield 1911, and be handed a bag of parts, all he wants is the slide and frame. Once you are comfortable with the time and price you get a one of a kind pistol. We have seen numerous Boland customs come through our shop, this pistol is just one step below the full house and will make one hell of a shooter. Some of the signature features include: “Mud Flaps”, Barrel notched at the extractor, Custom hand milled sight mount, welding to the frame and hand fabrication of mounts and slide to frame, Compensator added, full length guide rod, the entire backstrap shape and grip has been modified, grip safety disabled, Swenson ambi safety cut to fit the new profile of the gun, stippling to the front of the of the trigger guard, magazine well has been installed and the frame profile beveled to match, spur hammer, and ultra light crisp trigger. Almost forgot, the rear of the slide has been milled to fit the rear sight. The feed ramp and general mechanics have also been tuned. Some of the stippling marks have run and there is still some rough machining marks still visible. We would have liked to see less of these machine marks, but considering this gun is handmade it adds a little more character to the pistol.
