Springfield Armory TRP Operator 1911 1911-A1 .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Auto Pistol
Sold For: $3,025
LSB#: 200814WF04
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1911 TRP Operator
Serial Number: NM616671
Year of Manufacture: 2008-Present
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “OPERATOR / CAL. 45”. The right side of the slide is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” and with the Springfield Armory logo. The right side of the frame is marked “SPRINGFIELD INC / GENESEO IL USA / NM616671”. The barrel is marked “S.A. .45 AUTO”. Either side of the slide is marked “TRP” behind the slide serrations. The left side of the full-length dust cover rail is marked “TACTICAL”.
Barrel Length: 5″ Bushingless Bull Barrel
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a Trijicon adjustable target 2 dot night rear sight and front blade with single dot night sight, both dovetailed to the slide. Both have serrated faces. The tritium is bright and easily acquirable in low light environments.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black panels with fine but aggressive texturing similar to grip-tape. The grips have only light handling marks with no notable wear or damage. There are no chips or cracks. the grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black Armory Kote
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel and trigger show light operational wear and there are a few tiny marks on the rail. There are some scattered very light handling marks but no notable wear or damage. The grip screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a Springfield Armory box with a non-serial-matching end label, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual, soft case, and a 7-round mag in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: This is a Springfield Armory 1911 Operator pistol in .45 that boasts a host of additional features over its original 100-year-old design. It is not your run of the mill 1911. The gun has a full-length accessory rail that not only has function, but form. The additional weight on the front of the frame will help keep the muzzle down and allow for faster follow-up shots. More weight is also out front because of the pistol’s bushingless bull barrel. The slide locks up directly on the barrel giving greater consistency and accuracy. Adjustable night sights from Trijicon round out the accurizing features. The frame and mainspring housing are aggressively stippled and the grips aggressively textured to give a firm purchase and the extended beavertail grip safety protects the hand from the skeletonized hammer and positively disengages when gripped. The beveled magazine well assists in rapidly reloading and the ambidextrous safety allows easy and safe use with either hand. This pistol doesn’t know if it wants to be a tactical gun or a target gun so it decided to be both and it does both very well. This would make an excellent addition to any collection and comes with just about everything it would have brand new. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CAN be transferred as a dealer sale in California. This handgun CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. All cartridge firing handguns (even C&R’s and antiques) sold to a California resident must be DROS’d. This does not apply to out of state residents.
