Springfield Armory 1911-A1 V-12 .45 ACP Stainless, 5-inch Government, Factory Ported Barrel, Adjustable Target Sights
This Springfield Armory 1911-A1 V-12 stands out with its factory ported barrel and matching slide vent windows in a full-size, stainless steel .45 ACP configuration. It pairs adjustable target sights with practical 1911 features like a lowered ejection port and a two-piece full-length guide rod. The bore condition is excellent, and the pistol retains the distinctive V-12 markings and setup that define this series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings from previous handling and use. Rust is visible in the slide serrations. The bore is bright and clean. See photos for details.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory 1911-A1 V-12 .45 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round steel magazine (no visible brand markings)
The V-12 series is defined by its ported 5-inch barrel and matching slide vent windows, engineered to work together as a factory system. The barrel hood is marked "S.A. .45 AUTO" and carries the warning "DANGER EXHAUST PORTS READ MANUAL," underscoring the model’s purpose-built porting design.
Built on a full-size 1911-A1 platform, this pistol uses a stainless steel slide and frame with brushed flats. Functional touches include forward and rear cocking serrations and a lowered ejection port, along with a dovetailed front sight base that supports the target-focused sighting setup.
The sighting system consists of a dovetailed front blade and a fully adjustable target rear sight with directional markings. Controls and fire-control components include a skeletonized Commander-style hammer, a 3-hole aluminum trigger, and both a manual thumb safety and grip safety.
Springfield equipped this V-12 with a two-piece full-length guide rod featuring a hex-head front, retained alongside a standard barrel bushing. Capacity is 7+1 rounds of .45 ACP, and the pistol is made in the USA.