Colt Delta Elite Series 80 10mm 1911 Government Model, First Generation, 5 in Barrel (1989)
This first-generation Colt Delta Elite is a Series 80, Government Model configuration chambered in 10mm Auto and manufactured in 1989. Built on a steel frame and slide with a satin dark gray finish, it features classic Delta Elite and Colt Government Model rollmarks, factory Delta-medallion wraparound grips, and fixed sights. As one of the earliest mass-produced 10mm 1911-pattern pistols, it offers notable collector appeal alongside its period-correct features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are large scratches on the top of the slide.
What’s Included
- Two 9-round steel single-stack 1911-pattern magazines
This Delta Elite follows the classic Government Model formula with a 5-inch barrel and a steel frame and slide. It is finished in satin dark gray and retains the period-correct Delta Elite and Colt Government Model rollmarks that define the first-generation guns.
The slide is configured with rear vertical cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port. Sighting is straightforward with a staked ramp front sight and a fixed rear notch, consistent with the model’s original setup.
The fire control system is single-action, short-recoil, and Series 80, incorporating a firing-pin safety in addition to the manual thumb safety and grip safety. A Commander-style rowel hammer completes the classic 1911 control set.
Factory one-piece wraparound black rubber grips with Delta medallions provide a secure hold and the model’s distinctive look. Capacity is 9+1 rounds of 10mm Auto, supported by the two included 9-round magazines.