Colt Government Model 1911-2011 100th Anniversary Tier III .45 ACP, Full-Size 5-Inch (2013)
This Colt Government Model is the 1911-2011 100th Anniversary Tier III commemorative in .45 ACP. It combines classic, GI-style features with a blued steel, full-size 5-inch configuration. Distinctive commemorative markings include the "MODEL OF 1911-2011" rollmark, "ADOPTED MARCH 29, 1911 – UNITED STATES ARMY" on the slide, and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the frame. Verified via Colt serial lookup as a 2013 production example, it comes with two 7-round magazines and the factory box with paperwork.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes.
What's Included
- Colt factory blue cardboard box
- Manual
- Paperwork
- 2x 7-round steel single-stack magazines (no maker markings observed)
This Tier III centennial commemorative highlights period-correct details throughout. The slide shows vertical rear serrations and a non-lowered ejection port, paired with fixed GI-pattern sights consisting of a small staked blade front and small notch rear. The steel frame and slide wear a blued/black oxide finish, and the build retains a full-size Government 5-inch barrel format.
Controls and small parts follow the traditional pattern: a long, smooth trigger; a wide-spur, checkered hammer; a checkered magazine release; and the combination of a single-side thumb safety and grip safety. The mainspring housing is flat and includes a lanyard loop. Double-diamond checkered wood panels complete the classic 1911 look and feel.
Commemorative markings are central to this model. Alongside the "MODEL OF 1911-2011" rollmark and U.S. service inscriptions, the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY." An "H" stamp appears on the top of the slide. Many examples from this series feature serial numbers ending in "1911"; the observed serial on this pistol carries an "N" prefix and ends in "1911."
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, this single-action, semi-automatic 1911 uses a single-stack magazine interface. It is a limited-edition, U.S.-made Colt reproduction of the classic Government Model, with orders for this series accepted through November 30, 2011 and this example documented as manufactured in 2013.