Colt Government Model 1911 .45 ACP 100th Anniversary '100 Years of Service' Tier III Centennial Commemorative, 5 Inch, Blue/Black (O1911ANVIII)
This Colt Government Model Tier III commemorative honors the 1911 centennial with WWI-style rollmarks and correct GI-pattern features. Built on a full-size steel 1911 platform with a 5 inch barrel and GI recoil system, it carries special markings including UNITED STATES PROPERTY and MODEL OF 1911-2011, with a serial format ending in 1911. Manufactured in 2013 per Colt serial lookup, this is a limited, produced-to-order variant tied to Colt's 2011 centennial program.
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: Surfaces present cleanly with minimal handling evidence. The bore is bright and shiny.
What's Included
- Colt blue presentation box
- Outer white factory box
- Manual
- Paperwork
- Tool
- Two 7-round steel single-stack 1911 magazines
This Tier III 100th Anniversary '100 Years of Service' model captures early U.S. military configuration details. It features WWI-style rollmarks, including UNITED STATES PROPERTY on the frame, ADOPTED MARCH 29, 1911 - UNITED STATES ARMY and COLT'S PT. F. A.
MFG. CO., HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. on the left slide, MODEL OF 1911-2011 on the right slide, and the Rampant Colt behind the rear serrations.
The pistol uses a traditional GI recoil system paired with a 5 inch barrel whose hood is marked COLT 45 AUTO. External features remain faithful to the period: vertical rear slide serrations, a standard (non-lowered) ejection port, a solid short trigger, a wide checkered spur hammer, and double-diamond checkered wood grips.
GI-style fixed sights include a blade front and square-notch rear, matching the historical theme. Safety features are the classic 1911 thumb safety and grip safety. The finish is blue/black over steel frame and slide, delivering a traditional Colt appearance.
This limited edition was produced to order until November 30, 2011, with special serial numbers ending in 1911 for the centennial theme. The catalog/MPN is O1911ANVIII, capacity is 7+1 in .45 ACP, and production year is 2013 per Colt's serial lookup.