D&L Sports Custom Colt Government Model .45 ACP SAO Semi-Auto Pistol 2001
SOLD FOR: $2,675.00
LSB#: LSB260502MA013
Make: Colt
Model: Custom Government Model
Serial Number: 2804988
Year of Manufacture: 2001 / Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 9x 8-round magazines. The magazines show operational use. Some magazines show minor corrosion freckling. Overall, the magazines rate in Fine condition.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade with a dot mounted to a base, that is screwed into a milled slot on the slide. The rear sight is a flat-top square notch with a serrated face and white dots, dovetailed to the slide.
Markings: The left side of the custom slide is marked “.45 ACP”. The right side of the slide is marked “PROFESSIONAL MODEL”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and the serial number.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two piece checkered aluminum. There is minor handling wear and compression dings. There is minor finish wear. The checkering remains sharp and defined. There are no cracks or chips. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original to build
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is minor fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its finish. There are scattered handling marks and compression dings. There is minor oxidation freckling visible through the cerakote. The action shows operational use. The bottom of the dust cover has 3 holes drilled into it for an aftermarket accessory rail (included). The grip straps are finely checkered, and the checkering remains sharp. The extended magwell has some finish loss around its edges. Overall, this pistol rates in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: 9x 8-round magazines and accessory rail. This pistol also includes a D&L owner’s manual and a D&L Order Form.
Our Assessment: The Colt Government Model is the commercial continuation of John Browning’s M1911 design, one of the most enduring and influential semi-automatic pistol platforms ever produced. Chambered in .45 ACP, the full-size Government Model has long been favored for its single-action trigger, slim steel-frame profile, manual thumb safety, grip safety, and broad aftermarket support. Custom 1911s built on Colt pistols remain especially desirable because they combine Colt factory lineage with hand-selected upgrades intended to improve handling, sight picture, reload speed, and practical shootability. This example is presented as a D&L Sports custom build and is marked “Professional Model,” giving it strong appeal to buyers who appreciate purpose-built defensive or range-oriented 1911 pistols with upgraded sights, checkered grip straps, extended magazine well, Cerakote finish, and a substantial magazine package.
This D&L Sports custom Colt Government Model is a .45 ACP single-action semi-automatic pistol with a 5” barrel, Cerakote finish, checkered aluminum grips, extended magwell, accessory rail, and nine 8-round magazines. The pistol retains about 97% of its finish with scattered handling marks, compression dings, operational wear, and finish loss around the edges of the extended magwell. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, minor fouling, and no erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, and the included magazines rate in Fine condition with operational wear and some minor corrosion freckling. This pistol should appeal to Colt 1911 enthusiasts, custom pistol buyers, and shooters looking for a well-equipped .45 ACP Government Model with practical upgrades and a strong accessory package. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY