Tussey Custom Colt Lightweight Officer’s ACP .45 Auto 3.5″ Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,401.00
LSB#: LSB260218HG038
Make: Colt, customized by Tussey Custom
Model: MK IV Series 80 Lightweight Officer’s ACP
Serial Number: LF06371E
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .45 Auto
Action Type: Single action semi-automatic with removable magazine
Barrel Length: 3.5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white dot sight dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black wood. The checkering is well defined with minimal wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Hard chrome
Finish Originality: Refinished by Tussey
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with faint fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 99% of its metal finish. The firearm shows minimal operational and handling wear. The screw heads are unmarred and retain turnable slots. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 7rd Wilson Combat magazine
Our Assessment: This Tussey Custom Colt Lightweight Officer’s ACP is a professionally customized compact 1911 built on a Colt Lightweight Officer’s platform. The base pistol was produced by Colt, and the custom work was performed by Tussey Custom, a respected name in precision 1911 enhancements. The 3.5 inch Officer’s configuration offers a compact carry profile while retaining the familiar single-action controls and ergonomics of the classic 1911 design.
Chambered in .45 Auto with a 3.5 inch barrel, this pistol delivers traditional 1911 performance in a reduced-size format. The .45 ACP cartridge remains closely associated with the 1911 platform and is widely respected for its controllable recoil impulse and practical defensive 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 99 percent of its hard chrome metal finish, presenting in an almost unused condition with a bright and durable surface treatment. The grips rate in Fine Plus condition with minimal visible handling wear. One 7 round Wilson Combat magazine is included. Overall, this firearm is in Excellent condition and stands as a high-quality custom Officer’s ACP with premium finish and workmanship. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -C.R.