Metro Arms American Classic II 1911 Government .45 ACP Chrome Semi-Auto Pistol (TriStar Import)
This Metro Arms American Classic II is a full-size 1911 Government-pattern semi-auto pistol chambered in .45 ACP, finished in chrome on both the slide and steel frame. It is marked as a TriStar import and includes the original TriStar American Classic / MetroArms hard case and owner’s manual. Notable features listed for this pistol include front and rear slide serrations, a skeletonized 3-hole trigger, a skeletonized commander-style ring hammer, and dovetail 3-dot sights with a Novak-style rear.
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: The pistol shows minimal markings from previous handling/use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Original TriStar American Classic / MetroArms hard case
- Owner’s manual
- 1x 8-round single-stack 1911-style .45 ACP magazine with numbered witness holes and a polymer base pad
Built on the 1911 platform, this American Classic II is a single-action, hammer-fired pistol in a full-size Government configuration with a listed 5-inch barrel. The case label identifies it as a Model AC II 1911 Government in .45 ACP with a chrome finish.
The slide features both front and rear serrations for purchase, and it is marked "AMERICAN CLASSIC II" on the left side and "TriStar" on the right, along with a circular "M" crest. Import and origin markings are present: "METRO ARMS CORP., MANILA PHILS., IMPORTED BY TRISTAR, INC., N. K. C., MO."
Sighting is via dovetail 3-dot sights, including a dovetailed front sight and a Novak-style, dovetailed 3-dot rear sight. The pistol is also equipped with a beavertail-style grip safety, a skeletonized 3-hole trigger, and a skeletonized commander-style ring hammer.
Factory-style details listed for this example include steel frame construction with a chrome frame/slide finish and checkered wood grips with the MetroArms "M" logo. Capacity is listed as 8+1, and one 8-round magazine is included.