Colt Double Eagle Series 90 .45 ACP SA/DA Action 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol 1990
SOLD FOR: $1825
LSB#: 220409PK005
Make: Colt
Model: Double Eagle, Series 90
Serial#: DA15901 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Year of Manufacture: 1990
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single & Double-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by a Detachable 9-Round Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT”, features a depiction of two eagles heads, “DOUBLE EAGLE” and “-SERIES 90-”. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-”. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT DOUBLE ACTION”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. FA., MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / DA15901”. The grip panels are both decorated with the Colt logo. The right of the trigger guard is marked “M”, the left “2” and “VP” in triangle.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch with two white dots dovetailed to slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are two piece checkered black synthetic and there is a black synthetic checkered back-strap. The grip panels have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering remains sharp. Overall, the grip panels are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, the pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action is smooth. The slide has minor play to the frame. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The pistol comes in a maroon cardboard Colt box with serial-matching label, two-piece styrofoam insert, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual and a total of two magazines, one 7-round and one 8-round.
Our Assessment: This Colt Double Eagle Series 90 is a single and double-action semi-automatic pistol chambered for .45 ACP. The Colt Double Eagle line was a series of Colt pistols, essentially double action versions of Model 1911s, manufactured from approximately 1990-1996. The Double Eagles operate with the same Browning designed pivoting barrel which was used by the Government Model, but have a double action trigger which is quite similar to the conversions performed by Seecamp, a decocking lever reminiscent of Sig Sauer’s, and squared off combat trigger guard. This particular handgun has little in the way of wear appearing to have spent more time in its included box than out. This is a great opportunity for the Colt collectors who haven’t added a Double Eagle to their stable and should also make for a fun shooter that uses the same magazines as standard 1911s. Please see our photos and good luck!
