Altamont Regal Engraved Colt Government 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol & Box
SOLD FOR: $1,437.00
WOA#: WY240609MM047
Make: Colt, Altamont Engraved
Model: Government Model, “The Case Hardened, Blued Regal”
Serial Number: GV023254
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2021-2023
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”, “GOVERNMENT MODEL” and the serial number. The top of the chamber is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. There is relief scroll engraving on the slide, frontstrap, slide stop and thumb-safety. Each grip screw is engraved with the Colt serpentine logo
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the slide above the muzzle. The rear sight is a square-notch dovetailed to the the top rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth faux-ivory Altamont panels with silver-colored Colt 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 & Case Color Frame
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, 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. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This handgun comes in a blue plastic Colt case with serial-matching label, manual, Altamont stickers, cable lock and a single 8-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 is one of the best pistols ever designed, seeing use in the US Military for the better part of a century and dominating pistol shooting sports for decades. The model has been produced in a dizzying array of configurations with different sights, grips, small parts, and finishes. It has also been used as the canvas for some of the most beautiful engraving in the world. This example is from Altamont’s Regal series, featuring deep relief scroll engraving, faux-ivory grips, and a case color finish on the frame. The pistol is in Excellent condition with little sign of use. It comes ready to hit the range or display in a Colt collection. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud