Les Baer Custom 1911 Monolith .45 Auto 5″ Semi-Automatic SA Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2,075.00
LSB#: LSB260224MH004
Make: Les Baer Custom
Model: Monolith
Serial Number: LB43349
Year of Manufacture: Modern / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber: .45 Auto
Action Type: Single action, semi-automatic, fed by detachable magazines
Barrel Length: 5″ match barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post with a serrated face dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch with a serrated face dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered wood panels. There is minimal wear on the grips. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with stubborn fouling present. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is very light handling and operational wear. The screw heads are unmarred and remain turnable. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm is in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is light and breaks cleanly. 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 8rd magazine
Our Assessment: This Les Baer Custom 1911 Monolith is a full-size 5 inch single-action pistol chambered in .45 Auto. Built by Les Baer Custom, the Monolith model is known for its extended dust cover configuration, adding forward weight to enhance balance and recoil control. Les Baer pistols are widely respected for their hand-fitted components, tight slide-to-frame fit, and match-grade accuracy standards.
Chambered in .45 Auto with a 5 inch barrel, this pistol retains the classic Government Model dimensions while benefiting from the added mass of the Monolith design. The .45 ACP cartridge remains closely associated with the 1911 platform for its controllable recoil impulse and proven performance. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5 out of 10, indicating excellent internal condition. The action functions correctly.
This firearm retains approximately 98 percent of its metal finish, presenting a very clean example with minimal visible handling wear. The grips rate in Excellent condition. One 8 round magazine is included. Overall, this firearm is in Fine to Excellent condition and stands as a high-quality Les Baer Monolith 1911 built to exacting custom standards. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -C.R.