Colt Defender Lightweight Series 90 .45 ACP Semi Automatic Pistol MFD 2007
SOLD FOR: $1501
LSB#: 210629CT01
Make: Colt
Model: Defender
Serial Number: DR31425
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .45
Action Type: Single-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left of the slide is marked with “COLT DEFENDER/—–SERIES 90—–” surrounded by two rampant colts. The right side of the slide is marked “LIGHTWEIGHT”. On the trigger guard’s left side a “VP” triangle is marked on the front and “A” on behind. The right side of the receiver is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CON. U.S.A./DR31425”. The back of the receiver is marked “1”. The top of the barrel is marked “–COLT 45 AUTO”–”.
Barrel Length: 3”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white dot on a blade that is dovetailed to the slide at the muzzle. The rear sight is two dot square notch set in a dovetail at the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black one-piece wraparound rubber Hogue Grips grips. There are a few minor marks from previous use. No rips or tears. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish, however, it has been slightly discolored with age. There are some scratches on the slide. There is some light oxidation on the top of the slide and the slide release has some light oxidation as well. There are typical marks on the barrel itself from use. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are sharp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly most of the time. The trigger is a little sticky and has a hard time resetting, we think it is old grease and oil gumming it up. 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: Comes in a blue latched box. The top of the box is marked with the Colt logo. At one end of the box is a white barcode sticker with two barcodes. It is marked with the Colt symbol, “MODEL – 070COD” above the left barcode and “DR31425” below, “Colt Defender,/45ACP, 3” Barrel, Nickel/Stainless Finish/Model 0/One Or More Pat. 4555861; 4754689” in the middle, and “0 98289 01216 6” below the right barcode. The inside of the case top is marked “Revolver Disc” and “Pistol Plug” in the upper right. There is also a section that reads “SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD BE RIGHT HERE./WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, BEFORE USING/THIS FIREARM READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUAL./IF IT IS MISSING, GET ONE FREE FROM:/COLT’S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.,/ P.O. BOX 1868, HARTFORD, CT 06144/IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND,/ GET HELP FROM A COMPETENT FIREARMS SAFETY/INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU LOAD THE FIREARM./WHEN YOU LEND, GIVE OR SELL THE FIREARM, BE/SURE THE MANUAL GOES WITH IT.”. To the right it is marked “NEVER PUT A LOADED GUN/IN THIS CASE” below a colt above a round-bulb proof and (™). It also comes with a safety manual, two magazines, a red pistol plug, and a blue Colt lock. The safety manual comes with a Colt safety and instruction manual, a NRA advertisement, and a warning from the Massachusetts Attorney General about stolen guns. Both magazines are marked “PATENTED/6.560.907” on the magazine spring and a rampant colt symbol, “COLT/45 AUTO”, and “C/S” on the bottom. The Colt lock is marked with the Colt symbol, “R15SCA/121807” on one side and “30mm/MADE IN/CHINA” on the bottom.
Our Assessment: The Colt Defender is the smallest Colt to date. Despite this, it still has reliable accuracy. The Colt Defender is based off of a design by John Moses Browning, and is a smaller version of the full size 1911 that was adopted by the U.S. Army. Another solid gun from Colt, perfect for the range, collection, or home defense.