Colt Defender Series 90 Lightweight .45 ACP, 3 in, Two-Tone, 1998 Micro 1911 with 3 Magazines
Made in 1998, this Colt Defender Series 90 Lightweight is a micro-size 1911 chambered in .45 ACP with a 3 in bushingless bull barrel. It pairs a stainless slide with a matte gray anodized aluminum-alloy frame and carries Series 90 rollmarks. This example includes three 7-round magazines, a nylon belt holster, and a nylon single-magazine belt pouch.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows routine handling wear with a few small exterior scuffs. Controls and grips display minor handling marks consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Three 7-round magazines (includes one Chip McCormick Corp 1911 magazine)
- Nylon belt holster with retention strap
- Nylon single-magazine belt pouch with snap flap
- Original box/case and Colt Safety & Instruction Manual: Not included (any shown in photos are not part of the sale)
Chambered in .45 ACP, the Defender platform delivers a 3.0 in Defender-length slide/barrel on an Officer’s-size frame in a compact 1911 format. Its bushingless bull barrel and short slide are configured for reliable function in a micro-size package with a 7+1 capacity.
The slide is stainless with rear cocking serrations only and a lowered, flared ejection port. Series 90 rollmarks are present. The rowel (commander-style) hammer and a long, three-hole aluminum trigger complete the compact 1911 control layout.
Sighting is handled by low-mount, dovetailed 3-dot sights, with a single white-dot front and a rear secured by a set screw. Safety features include a thumb safety and a grip safety, with a vertically serrated mainspring housing.
The two-tone finish pairs a stainless slide over a matte gray anodized aluminum-alloy frame to keep weight down while maintaining durability. Wraparound finger-groove rubber grips with circular medallions provide a secure hold.
Manufactured in the USA in 1998, this example shows the expected Colt production details, including a triangle proof on the left trigger-guard bow and single-letter inspector or production marks on the right dust cover.