Colt 1911 Government Commercial Model .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Auto Pistol 1954 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,850.00
LSB#: LSB260326SH002
Make: Colt
Model: Commercial Government Model
Serial Number: 270113-C
Year of Manufacture: 1954 C&R (Colt Serial Lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 7-round magazine. The magazine shows operational use. There are a few spots of corrosion staining on each side. Overall, the magazines rate in Very Good condition.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a metal blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a flat top square notch with white dots dovetailed to the slide. The top of the slide is matte for glare reduction.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” / “COLT” / “AUTOMATIC CALIBER .45” and Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT’ MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two piece checkered ‘coltwood’ with Rampant Colt in a circle. There are handling scratches. The checkering remains sharp. Overall, the grips rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is minor erosion pitting throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 7/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its original finish. There are handling scratches, and some scuffing across the matte surfaces. There is finish loss and thinning along the muzzle and the leading edges. There is a takedown scratch. There is light corrosion freckling throughout. The action shows operational wear. The screws are sharp with minor tooling. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine 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 standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: 1x 7-round magazine
Our Assessment: This 1954 Colt Commercial Government Model is a desirable C&R-eligible postwar example of Colt’s classic civilian 1911, chambered in the traditional .45 ACP cartridge. The Government Model was Colt’s commercial counterpart to the U.S. military M1911/M1911A1, one of the most important and influential semi-automatic pistol designs of the 20th century. Postwar commercial Colts from the 1950s are especially attractive to collectors because they reflect the return of civilian production after World War II while retaining the classic forged-steel, single-action Government Model configuration. This example has the full-size 5″ barrel, blued finish, matte-topped slide, Coltwood grips with molded Rampant Colts, and classic “GOVERNMENT MODEL / COLT / AUTOMATIC CALIBER .45” slide markings.
This pistol rates in about Fine overall condition, retaining approximately 96% of its original blue finish with handling scratches, scuffing on the matte surfaces, finish thinning at the muzzle and leading edges, a takedown scratch, light corrosion freckling, and operational wear in the action. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, though minor erosion pitting is present throughout, rating 7/10 in this writer’s opinion. The Coltwood grips remain Excellent with sharp checkering and only light handling scratches, while the included 7-round magazine rates Very Good with operational wear and some corrosion staining. Mechanically, the action functions correctly. With its 1954 production date, C&R status, original finish, classic commercial Colt markings, and strong postwar 1911 character, this Government Model should appeal to Colt collectors, 1911 enthusiasts, and bidders seeking a vintage commercial .45 ACP pistol from the early postwar era. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY