Colt Custom Shop Series 80 Government 1911 .38 Super Centennial “100 Years of Service” – Bright Stainless, Limited Edition
Built in 2011 to honor a century of Colt 1911 service, this limited-run Government Model emerges from the Colt Custom Shop with a mirror-polished bright stainless finish and the distinctive ELCEN serial-number block reserved for the centennial series. Chambered in the historically respected .38 Super cartridge, it combines Custom Shop fit and finish with collectible scarcity, making it equally appealing as a shooter or display piece.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present, but nothing that detracts from the bright stainless presentation.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue cardboard pistol box
- Colt Series 80 Pistols safety & instruction manual
- Factory cable lock
- 1× 7-round stainless steel magazine
This Government Model is a true Custom Shop product, reflected in its flawless bright stainless slide and frame, vertical rear serrations, and mirror-polished flats. The finish highlights the classic 1911 lines while offering corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction throughout.
The slide bears the “100 Years of Service” rollmark and the unique ELCEN serial prefix, confirming its place in the 2011 centennial production run. Colt produced only a limited number of these pistols, giving each example added collector appeal.
Functionally, it retains Series 80 internal safeties alongside a single-side thumb safety, grip safety, and spur hammer. The solid short trigger delivers the crisp single-action break expected from a Custom Shop 1911.
Traditional double-diamond hardwood grips and fixed 3-dot sights round out the package, pairing period-correct styling with modern sight clarity. With a 5 inch stainless barrel and a 7+1 capacity magazine, this full-size 1911 offers the balance and handling that have defined the platform for over a century.