Wilson Combat Model CA CQB Compact WCQBC-T-A-CA .45 ACP 4″ 1911 Pistol

SOLD FOR: $2755

LSB#: 230508BS006

Make: Wilson Combat

Model: CA CQB Compact, WCQBC-T-A-CA

Serial Number: WC006599

Year of Manufacture: 2000s-2010s

Caliber: .45 A.C.P. 

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “WILSON COMBAT”. The right of the slide is marked “CQB”. The right of the frame is marked “WILSON COMBAT BERRYVILLE, AR U.S.A. / WC006599″. The top of the barrel at the chamber is marked “WILSON 45 ACP”. 

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a green tritium lamp dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a Wilson Combat branded lo-mount style square notch with two amber tritium lamps dovetailed to the rear of the slide. The lamps are dim and nearly dead.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are olive and black G-10 panels. They appear to be VZ Grips but there is no logo on the inside. The grips have the VZ Grips Gatorback texturing. There is light handling wear, no major defects. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition. 

Type of Finish: Black & Olive Green

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In my opinion, this bore is a 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks and some faint operational wear, no major defects. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has no play to the frame but slides smoothly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 7-round magazine is included.

Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of “the slide”, which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.

As with any hobby, with the 1911 you can go as far as your pocketbook will take you. Just about every brand has a 1911 on offer and they range from entry-level to high-end, this example is one of the latter. Wilson Combat is among a small group of the best manufacturers of custom and semi-custom 1911s in the world including Nighthawk Custom, Ed Brown and Les Baer. This pistol is an excellent example of why they have earned this reputation. The fit and finish are next level and Wilson Combat has combined the most desired upgrades including front and back strap checkering, extended indexing beavertail grip safety, beveled magazine well, extended thumb safety, night sights and skeletonized hammer and trigger with their legendary craftsmanship quality. Quality that will make this an excellent defensive pistol to which you can trust your life. This pistol looks nearly brand new and is in Excellent condition. If you’ve been looking to get a premium-quality 1911, you can’t do much better than this. Please see our photos and good luck!

Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
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