Walther Colt 1911 Rail Gun .22 LR, 5" Full-Size, SAO Blowback, Picatinny Rail, Fixed 3-Dot Sights
This Colt-licensed 1911 Rail Gun in .22 LR was manufactured by Carl Walther in Germany and bears Ulm CIP proofs with a BD (2013) date code. It features a full-size 5" barrel, simple blowback operation with a single-action trigger, and a CNC-machined aluminum slide with a matte black finish. An integral Picatinny rail on the dust cover, dovetailed 3-dot sights with windage adjustment at the rear, and front/rear cocking serrations round out a practical, well-executed .22 LR 1911 package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Colt factory hard case with label (black)
- Colt 1911 .22 LR factory manual
- 2 Colt-marked .22 LR 10-round magazines (made in Germany)
- Spare checkered synthetic 1911 grip panels (black), not installed
Made by Carl Walther in Germany under Colt license, this pistol carries German CIP markings including the Ulm proof antler and the BD date code indicating 2013 production. Import markings note US IMPORTER WALTHER ARMS FORT SMITH, AR, and MADE BY CARL WALTHER GERMANY.
The design follows a full-size 1911 format in .22 LR with simple blowback operation and a single-action only trigger. A CNC-machined aluminum slide finished in matte black rides on a metal frame/receiver, and front and rear cocking serrations provide solid purchase for manipulation.
Sighting is straightforward and effective: a fixed 3-dot system with a dovetailed white-dot front and a dovetailed two-dot rear that adjusts for windage via side screw. Classic 1911 controls include both a thumb safety and a grip safety.
The integral Picatinny accessory rail on the dust cover supports light or laser attachment as desired. A Commander-style lightened hammer and a skeletonized 3-hole trigger complete the familiar 1911 control layout, while black checkered synthetic grip panels offer secure handling.
Capacity is marked at 10+1 rounds. Two Colt-marked magazines made in Germany are included, aligning with the pistol’s German manufacture and Colt-licensed branding.