American Golden Weapons (AGW) Springfield Armory 1911 250th Commemorative 12/250 .45 ACP 5-inch Semi-Auto Pistol
This American Golden Weapons (AGW) Springfield Armory 1911 is part of America’s 250th-anniversary commemoratives, built around a full-size 1911 platform in .45 ACP. It is a numbered limited edition marked 12/250, with slide markings that include "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "1776–2026", and "250 YRS". The pistol features extensive gold-tone scroll/relief-style decoration and patriotic scene engraving, and it includes matched AGW documentation along with Springfield Armory factory packaging.
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 firearm shows little sign of prior use. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Springfield Armory factory hard case
- Springfield Armory zippered soft case/pouch
- Owner’s manual (Springfield Armory documentation)
- 1x 7-round single-stack 1911-style magazine (baseplate marked "45 ACP")
- OEM spare checkered wood grip panels
- AGW (American Golden Weapons) "Certificate of Quality" card (serial NM916696)
This is a single-action-only, full-size 1911 in .45 ACP with a stated 5-inch barrel and 7+1 capacity. Safety features include a manual thumb safety and a grip safety, consistent with the 1911 platform.
Commemorative detailing is a major focus of this pistol. The slide has a dark polished base with gold-tone scroll/relief-style decoration and patriotic scene engraving, including imagery of a U.S. Capitol dome and a Statue of Liberty, along with prominent 250th anniversary text: "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "1776–2026", and "250 YRS".
The controls and external features continue the gold-tone theme, including a gold-tone beavertail-style grip safety, gold-tone manual thumb safety, and a gold-tone ring/rowel-style hammer. The fixed iron sights appear gold-tone, with a fixed blade front and fixed notch rear.
Markings and documentation further support the commemorative and limited-edition presentation. The pistol is marked with an oval cartouche "12/250", the frame is marked "GENESEO IL USA", and the barrel visible through the ejection port is marked "E.A. .45 AUTO". It includes an American Golden Weapons Inc. Certificate of Authenticity in the form of a matched AGW "Certificate of Quality" card.