Wilson Combat Model Classic WC-A-TTS .45 ACP 5″ 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2,575
LSB#: 231116KF005
Make: Wilson Combat
Model: Classic, WC-A-TTS
Serial Number: WCT15161
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .45 A.C.P.
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5” Stainless Match Grade Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a green fiber optic insert and is dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Wilson Combat square notch target sight fixed to the slide. The top of the slide is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece G-10 panels with starburst testuring, a thumb relief cut, and WC medallions. There are some scattered light handling marks. The grips rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black & Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling in the grooves. In my opinion, this bore will clean up and rate 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is finish wear and oxidation on the sights. Otherwise, there are just light handling and standard operational marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide is snug to the frame but slides smoothly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a gray Wilson soft case, paperwork including the manual, test target, QC checklist, checkered wood WC grips, and one 8-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of “the slide”, which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
As with any hobby, with the 1911 you can go as far as your pocketbook will take you. Just about every brand has a 1911 on offer and they range from entry-level to high-end, this example is one of the latter. This 1911 is aptly named the Classic, a 1911 set up just like this was the recipe for success when run-and-gun competitive shooting got its start, and hell industry legend Bill Wilson was there! With decades to perfect his craft and choosing to focus more on building guns rather than competing with them, Bill Wilson has become one of the premier pistol makers in the industry. Wilson Combat is among a small group of the best manufacturers of custom and semi-custom 1911s in the world including Nighthawk Custom, Ed Brown, and Les Baer. This pistol is an excellent example of why they have earned this reputation. The fit and finish are next level and Wilson Combat has combined the most desired upgrades including front and back strap checkering, extended indexing beavertail grip safety, extended beveled magazine well, extended ambidextrous thumb safety, target sights, and skeletonized hammer and trigger with their legendary craftsmanship quality. All of the features combine for a pistol that is not only damn good looking but should shoot damn well too! This pistol looks nearly brand new and is in Fine Plus condition. If you’ve been looking to get a premium-quality 1911, you can’t do much better than this. Please see our photos and good luck!
Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
-Red
