Colt Ace 1911 .22 Long Rifle 5” Semi-Auto Pistol Blued w/ 3 Mags &Box 1979

SOLD FOR: $1,080.00

LSB#: LSB250731EK189

Make: Colt’s Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co., Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.

Model: Government Model/Government Model MK IV/ Ace (1911-pattern .22 LR)

Serial Number: 39626B70

Year of Manufacture: 1979 (Modern)

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single-Action, Semi-Automatic, Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: 5 inches

Sights / Optics: Tall square-blade front; fully adjustable target rear.

Markings: The left side of the slide bears the Colt “ACE” diamond and “.22 LONG RIFLE” legend with the Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide shows the Hartford address, and the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” followed by the serial number “39626B70.”

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black plastic with Colt escutcheons. They remain crisp and tight to the frame.

Finish: Polished blue with matte top surfaces.

Overall Condition: Approximately 98% of the original finish remains with light handling marks consistent with careful storage. Edges are sharp, and the flats retain strong polish.

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

Mechanics: The slide-to-frame fit is tight, and the manual safety, grip safety, and trigger all function properly. Magazines lock and release correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Magazine / Accessories: Includes three Colt .22 LR Ace magazines and a Colt plastic box with foam insert and paperwork (a box, not the original).

Assessment:
Introduced in 1931, the Colt Ace was designed as a rimfire training counterpart to the Government Model, allowing shooters to practice with the same ergonomics, trigger, and manual of arms as the .45 ACP 1911 while using affordable .22 LR ammunition. Production resumed after World War II under the Government Model and Mk IV banners, maintaining Colt’s high standards of fit, finish, and accuracy.

This 1979 Colt Ace remains a fine example of the late-production Hartford guns—beautifully blued, tight, and precise, showing the craftsmanship that made Colt’s rimfire pistols so admired. With its three magazines and factory Colt box, it stands as both a superb training piece and a desirable collectible for any serious 1911 or Colt enthusiast. We are no longer offering layaway. KF