Custom King’s Gun Works Springfield 1911-A1 .45 Auto Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,850.00
LSB#: LSB250902PR011
Make: Springfield Armory, customized by King’s Gun Works
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: N416758
Year of Manufacture: 2004-2009 / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber/Gauge: .45 Auto
Action Type: Single-action, short-recoil, tilting-barrel locked-breech semi-automatic pistol; detachable single-stack box magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post with a white dot dovetailed into the slide. The rear is a Novak square notch with two white dots dovetailed into the slide.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered wood with “KINGS” medallions. There are light handling marks present. There are no chips or cracks. The grips fit the frame with no movement. The grips rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with some light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is light handling wear and some operational wear on the barrel hood. The allen key slot at the end of the guide rod is lightly marred, but functional. The screw heads are unmarred with turnable slots. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action and safety function correctly. We did not fire this firearm. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Six 8-round magazines and soft case
Our Assessment: This pistol presents the unmistakable King’s treatment: clean slide-to-frame fit, tuned single-action trigger, enhanced controls, and the classic, purposeful silhouette of a custom fighting 1911. King’s was known for practical, reliable performance upgrades rather than flashy cosmetic overhauls, and this example reflects that heritage — crisp edges, hand-refined ergonomics, and the solid mechanical feel that comes from careful, experienced gunsmithing. King’s-style features often include improved thumb safeties, recontoured beavertails, fitted barrels/bushings, action jobs, and upgraded sights, giving the pistol a confident, tuned presence on the bench.
During the 1970s–1990s, King’s Gun Works became a cornerstone of the American custom-1911 world. Their work served competitive shooters, law-enforcement professionals, and serious enthusiasts at a time when high-end, hand-fitted 1911s were emerging as the standard for duty and match pistols. Custom King’s builds from this era are widely regarded for their reliability, clean lines, and field-ready craftsmanship — tangible artifacts of a golden age of Southern California custom-gun culture. This pistol stands at the end of that lineage, just before the company was sold: a well-executed, professionally built 1911-A1 that blends Springfield’s solid foundation with the respected workmanship of King’s Gun Works. Be sure to check our detailed pictures for a better understanding of the firearm. -C.R.
