Colt Custom Shop U.S. Customs Special Agent Limited 1911 .45 ACP Pistol

SOLD FOR: $2,725.00

LSB#: 240425JC001

Make: Colt Custom Shop

Model: 1911-A1 U.S. Customs Special Agent 1789-1989 Series ’70 Government Model

Serial Number: 78508B70

Year of Manufacture: 1981

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Single Action Pistol with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade affixed to the slide. The rear sight is a “u” notch dovetailed in the top of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth rosewood with US Treasury Department medallions. There are some light handling marks. The grips rate in Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

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

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some light handling marks and some minor operational wear. There are a few oil marks. There is a bit of thinning on the right side of the slide in front of the dust cover. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates 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 standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a wood presentation case and a Customs Department badge that is numbered “59” matching the gun.

Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of “the slide”, which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.

This is a series 70 Government model from the Colt Custom shop. The pistol has a blued finish with gold scroll work and banners on the slide paired wtih smooth rosewood grips with inlaid treasury department medallions. This was a limited run of 425 units and this one is number 59. It has remained in Excellent condition and has minimal evidence of handling. It comes with a presentation case and will be a great addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

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