Post-War Colt Commercial Government 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, 1948 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,800.00
LSB#: WY240913TF016
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model, Commercial 1911
Serial Number: C235655
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Detachable Magazine Fed Pistol
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a serrated rear face staked to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown synthetic with large reinforcement rings around the screw holes and reinforcement ribs on the interior. The grips have minor handling wear with a few small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion in the bore, mostly in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas. There is some other scattered minor finish wear. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a light “idiot mark” under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good 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 & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 is one of the best pistols ever designed, seeing use in the US Military for the better part of a century and dominating pistol shooting sports for decades. This 1948 vintage commercial Government model is a nice example of a post-war Commercial Government model. There are a lot of variations of the 1911/Government style pistols and these early post-war guns are a nice find for the collectors. This example is in Very Good condition, showing signs of use over the last 75+ years, but retaining a decent bore and strong mechanics. Its honest wear means you can shoot it without worrying about ruining a safe-queen, but it’s also a neat variant produced for the commercial market with grips originally made for the military during WWII. This is an interesting and functional pistol, perfect to add to any collection. Please see our pictures and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
