Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded Marine Corps Operator .45 ACP — CA-Compliant, Rail-Equipped, Two-Tone Black/OD Cerakote
This full-size Marine Corps Operator stands out as one of the few rail-equipped 1911s approved for sale in California. Built on Springfield Armory’s National-Match “NM” frame/slide set, it pairs a match-grade stainless barrel with a rugged two-tone black and OD-green Cerakote finish that echoes early USMC evaluation pistols. Factory night sights, original Pachmayr full coverage rubber grips, and an integral 1913 accessory rail make this .45 ACP a purpose-built defensive sidearm with collectible appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide and frame display only minimal handling marks, and the bore is bright and clean throughout.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory 1911 soft pistol case / range bag (black)
- Springfield Armory 1911 Operation & Safety Manual
- 1× 7-round stainless single-stack magazine with flat steel baseplate
The forged carbon-steel frame is cut with an integral 1913 rail, offering superior rigidity for weapon-light or laser attachments compared with add-on rails.
An “NM” serial prefix denotes Springfield’s tighter-tolerance National-Match frame and slide, contributing to the pistol’s consistently tight lock-up and factory-verified sub-2 inch accuracy at 25 yards.
The 5 inch match-grade stainless barrel works with a traditional GI-style recoil plug and stainless bushing, keeping field-serviceability straightforward while maximizing precision.
A durable two-tone matte black slide over OD-green Cerakote frame provides enhanced corrosion resistance and mirrors the finish of early Marine Corps test guns.
Factory Pachmayr full coverage rubber grips, specified by the USMC for wet-environment traction, remain original on this example and complement the extended beavertail grip safety and skeletonized trigger.