Colt Government Model Rail Gun .45 ACP, 5-inch National Match Barrel, Matte Black, 8+1 (Model 01980RG)
This Colt Government Model Rail Gun stands out as a full-size .45 ACP 1911 with Colt's National Match barrel and an integral Picatinny/1913 rail on the dust cover. Manufactured in 2011 and cataloged as Model 01980RG, it features the RG-prefix serial range specific to the Rail Gun line and a factory label referencing "Model O" and "100 YEARS OF SERVICE." It combines classic Government Model form with practical enhancements and clean, modern execution.
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 some markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to the photos for further detail.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue hard case with label (Model 01980RG)
- Colt instruction manual
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel 1911 magazine
The Rail Gun configuration adds an integral Picatinny/1913 accessory rail to the dust cover, providing a secure mounting interface while retaining the full-size Government Model profile. The matte blackened finish presents a uniform, low-glare look across the slide and frame.
Its 5-inch Colt National Match barrel is marked "COLT .45 AUTO NM," pairing a classic .45 ACP chambering with barrel fitting geared for precision. The slide features front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port.
Controls and fire-control components include a skeletonized commander-style hammer and a long, three-hole skeletonized trigger. A checkered magazine release, left-side thumb safety, and a grip safety with an extended beavertail and memory pad support confident handling. The mainspring housing is flat.
The fixed dovetailed sights consist of a white-dot front blade and a low-profile rear. Double-diamond checkered grip panels complete the 1911 ergonomics. Capacity is 8+1 with the included single-stack magazine.
Identified by catalog number 01980RG, this pistol falls within the RG-prefix serial range associated with the Rail Gun line. The factory case label notes "Model O" and "100 YEARS OF SERVICE," aligning with its 2011 manufacture.