Colt Government Model Double Action 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol & Box
SOLD FOR: $1,627.02
WOA#: WY240609MM030
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model Double Action, 01991DA
Serial Number: GDA01130
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “-COLT’S- / GOVERNMENT MODEL / DOUBLE ACTION” with a rampant colt. The left of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”, the right is marked with the serial number. The chamber is marke “-COLT 45 AUTO CIP-“.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered laminate 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: Blue & Black Alloy Frame
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, 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. 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: Included is a total of two 7-round magazines, serial matching case, cable lock and manual.
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 over the years, but this is one of the more radical departures. Produced from 2011-2013, the Government Model Double Action had a double-action-only trigger mechanism. The model was not commercially successful, some sources put production as low as 300 units. While not a commercial success, this does make it a nice find for the Colt collector that has to have them all. This example is in Excellent condition, appearing to have seen more time in its case than out. For the Colt completionist, this would be a good pony to add to the stable. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
