Colt Custom Government Model 01070BSTS Bright Stainless 1911 .45 ACP Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2025
LSB#: 220419RS003
Make: Colt
Model: Custom Government Model Bright Stainless – O1070BSTS
Serial Number: CV50740
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2016
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT CUSTOM”. The right of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” with the serial number. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL“. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The left of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle and “L”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a recessed white dot and is fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch with two recessed white dots and is dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Bright Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some faint operational wear, most notable on the left of the trigger. Otherwise, there are 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. The slide has minor play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. This pistol was made with a firing pin block safety (series ’80). 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.
-Cable lock.
-Manual.
-Total of two 8-round Colt magazines.
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 is an example of the 1911 which was made by Colt with a factory Bright Stainless steel finish, Series ’80 slide, and checkered wood grips. The pistol is in Excellent condition, appearing to have spent more time in its box than out and also comes with a brace of magazines. If you’re looking for a new 1911 to shoot or to add to a Colt collection, this is a great pistol. Please see our photos and good luck!
