Colt Government Model 1911 .45 ACP, Full-Size, Matte Blued, 5 in Barrel, 2012, Fiber-Optic Front Sight
This 2012 Colt Government Model is a full-size, carbon-steel 1911 in .45 ACP with a classic matte blued finish and the NRM-era three-line slide legend. It features a dovetailed yellow fiber-optic front sight paired with a fixed notch rear sight, checkered double-diamond hardwood grips, and GI-style controls. The barrel hood is marked 'COLT .45 AUTO N.M.', and the pistol comes with four magazines for immediate range readiness.
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: There are a few scattered scratches and blemishes on the finish.
What’s Included
- Colt Government Model .45 ACP pistol
- 1x 8-round .45 ACP magazine
- 3x 7-round .45 ACP magazines
- Magazines include Colt factory steel mags with baseplates marked 'COLT .45 AUTO' and one stainless magazine with numbered witness holes and a bumper pad (brand not marked)
The pistol retains the hallmark Government-length 5 in barrel and operates on the Browning short-recoil, tilting-barrel system. Its matte blued slide and frame are carbon steel, with rear-only vertical serrations that stay true to the Government Model style.
Controls are period-correct and practical: a GI-style grip safety, single-sided manual thumb safety, and a short spur hammer. The front strap is smooth, and the mainspring housing is arched and serrated, paired with classic checkered hardwood double-diamond grips for a confident hold.
Sights are fixed iron, upgraded with a dovetailed yellow fiber-optic front blade for faster acquisition while keeping a clean, fixed rear notch. The NRM-era three-line 'COLT'S / GOVERNMENT MODEL / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER' slide legend and the 'COLT .45 AUTO N.M.' barrel hood marking add clear, original-correct identifiers.
This single-action, single-stack 1911 is chambered in .45 ACP with a stated 8+1 capacity. It was made in the United States in 2012 and comes complete with four magazines, including Colt-marked factory steel examples and a stainless magazine with a bumper pad.