159 of 500 Colt Samuel Colt Government 01911C-SCB .45 ACP 5″ 1911 Pistol

SOLD FOR: $5,025

LSB#: 231213CG013

Make: Colt

Model: Samuel Colt Limited Edition Government Model, 01911C-SCB, 159 of 500

Serial Number: SCB159

Year of Manufacture: 2010s

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine

Markings: The side has scroll engraving coverage. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT” in gold and has a rampant colt in gold at the rear. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT’S PATENT FIRARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN., U.S.A.” on a gold banner and has a building in gold at the rear. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / SCS195” and “GOVERNMENT MODEL”. The top of the slide is marked with a gold portrait of Sam Colt surrounded by banners that read “GOLD / CREATED MAN” and “COLONEL COLT / MADE THEM / EQUAL” at the front and the rear has an eagle and two crossed revolvers over “Hartford / Conn” intertwined by a banner that reads “COLT’S ARMORY”.  The chamber is marked “- COLT .45 AUTO N.M. -“.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade and is fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The special edition grips are smooth obsidian with inlaid gold rampant colts. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Additionally, a pair of double diamond checkered rosewood grips are included. The checkering is sharp. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Bright Blue with Gold Accents

Finish Originality: Original

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

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

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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.

-Extra grips

-Cable lock.

-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 one was an exclusive for Davidsons and only 500 were made. A tribute to the revered Commercial Government Model pistols of the past and Samuel Colt, this 1911 features the Series 70 firing system, limited edition engraving, bright blue finish, national match barrel, staked on front sights, and spurred hammer. The pistol comes chambered in .45 ACP and is in Excellent condition. It will be a great addition to any  Colt or 1911 collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

As Always,

Keep Your Powder Dry and Bid High!

Andrew G.