Colt Model Defender Lightweight Series ’90 9mm 3″ 1911 Pistol 2010

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 210418FW34

Make: Colt

Model: Defender Lightweight, Series 90

Serial Number: 9DR02073

Year of Manufacture: 2010

Caliber: 9mm

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”LIGHTWEIGHT”. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT DEFENDER / -SERIES 90-” with the rampant Colt logo to each side. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 9DR02073”. The barrel is marked “CAL. 9MM LUGER / -PARABELLUM-“. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “6”, the left is marked “VP” in triangle and “5”.

Barrel Length: 3”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot and the rear sight is a Novak’s square-notch lo-mount sight with two white dots, both are dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight has a set screw.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece pebble-textured Hogue black rubber wrap-around grip with finger grooves which has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks, in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless slide, alloy frame.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some stubborn fouling.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few light marks from handling and use. There is a very light takedown mark on the left side of the slide. The screw heads are sharp. The pinheads are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug with only a little play. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue plastic Colt case with serial matching label, manual, and a total of two 9-round stainless steel magazines, each marked with a rampant colt “COLT / CAL. 9MM LUGER”, and “M / S”. Both magazines show light operational wear with intact feed lips and strong springs, in about Fine-Excellent condition. The box has a few scattered little marks from storage, in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: This is a Colt Defender Lightweight, Officer’s-model 1911-style pistol. This example is in Excellent condition with signs of light handling and even less use. The pistol comes with its original box and a pair of magazines in similar condition. This gives the manual of arms and crisp trigger and of the full-size 1911 in a small package that will make for a great concealed carry or home defense pistol, especially chambered in 9mm Luger. Please see our photos and good luck!