Colt Government Model 1911 45 Auto 5” Semi-Auto Pistol & OG Grips, 1968 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,351.99
LSB#: LSB250902JM007
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model 1911
Serial Number: 324429-C
Year of Manufacture: 1968 / ATF Classification: C&R
Caliber: .45 Auto
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazines
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Currently installed grips: The grips are two-piece checkered wood. The grips have minimal handling wear. The checkering is well defined. The grip screws are unmarred and fully functional. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Original grips: The original grips are two-piece plastic. The grips have light handling wear. The checking is well defined. The grips have shrunk over time and likely won’t fit the frame. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good condition.
Type of Finish:Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish shows very light handling wear with a few small blemishes scattered throughout. The barrel hood shows light operational wear. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull is crisp. There is light play between the slide and frame. This pistol has manual and grip safeties. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 7rd Colt magazine and the original plastic grips
Our Assessment: A classic post-war Colt Government Model wearing the clean, authoritative lines that define the commercial 1911 of the 1960s. The steel slide and frame present the traditional silhouette — flat mainspring housing, crisp Colt bluing (on most ’68 examples), and the unmistakable balance of a full-size 5? Government Model. The pistol’s slide-to-frame fit, period-correct small sights, and simple, straight-back trigger give it the composed feel of an era when Colt’s commercial models were built with clear lineage to the wartime service pistols but with the refined machining and finish expected of a post-war civilian Colt. The inclusion of the original grips adds a welcome touch of authenticity and completes the period presentation. Be sure to check our detailed pictures for a better understanding of the firearm. -C.R.
