Colt Government Model 1911–2011 100th Anniversary Tier III .45 ACP, 5 in, Limited-Edition Commemorative (2012)
This Colt Government Model 1911–2011 100th Anniversary Tier III is a limited-edition commemorative built to honor the original U.S. Army adoption of the Model 1911. It carries centennial-specific rollmarks, a frame marked 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY', and a black-oxide finish that evokes the late-WWI 'Black Army' appearance. Manufactured in the United States under model code 01911ANVIII, orders for this Tier III series were accepted only through November 30, 2011. It comes with the factory box, reprint booklet, and two 7-round magazines.
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: Minor scratches and small finish blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Colt factory cardboard box with end label (model 01911ANVIII, 100yr Anniversary)
- Two steel 7-round 1911 magazines with witness holes, marked '45 ACP'
- Reprint booklet 'Description of the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, Model of 1911'
This full-size Government Model features a 5 inch barrel and classic GI-style controls, including a short grip safety, GI slide stop, and a left-side thumb safety. It is chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity and utilizes the traditional single-action, short-recoil operated system. Country of origin is the United States, and the year of manufacture is 2012.
The slide and frame are finished in black-oxide/blued to evoke the period-correct 'Black Army' look. The slide has rear-only vertical serrations and an un-lowered ejection port. A flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop and a wide-spur hammer continue the GI pattern.
Sights are fixed GI-type iron sights with a staked front blade and a small rear notch. Checkered walnut double-diamond stocks provide a traditional grip profile and period styling.
Centennial-specific markings include 'MODEL OF 1911–2011' and 'ADOPTED MARCH 29, 1911 – UNITED STATES ARMY', along with 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' on the frame. Additional factory markings include 'COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG.
CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.' and the rampant Colt logo. This is the Tier III variant within Colt's 1911–2011 100th Anniversary series, cataloged as 01911ANVIII, with orders accepted only through November 30, 2011.