Springfield Armory 1911-A1 GI Champion .45 ACP, 4-inch, GI-Style, IMBEL Brazil, Fixed 3-Dot Sights
This Springfield Armory 1911-A1 GI Champion in .45 ACP pairs a 4-inch Champion-length slide and barrel with a Government-length 1911 frame, a configuration valued for its balance and shootability. It retains classic GI-style details such as fixed 3-dot sights, a spur hammer, a short solid trigger, and an arched mainspring housing. Manufactured by IMBEL in Brazil, it carries the correct factory rollmarks and WW-prefix serial typical of Springfield’s GI line, and it comes with two 7-round KimPro Tac-Mag magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows scattered cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory factory box (cardboard)
- Springfield Armory zippered soft pistol case
- Springfield Armory 1911 Instruction & Safety Manual
- Cable lock
- Two 7-round KimPro Tac-Mag 1911 magazines
The GI Champion format combines a 4-inch Champion-length slide and barrel with a full Government-length frame. It uses a standard barrel bushing with a locked-breech tilting-barrel system, and the barrel is ramped and fully supported.
Controls follow the classic 1911 pattern: single-action, semi-automatic operation with a manual thumb safety and grip safety. It features a short, solid trigger and a spur hammer, along with an arched mainspring housing for a traditional GI feel. Capacity is 7+1 with the included 7-round magazines.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with fixed 3-dot sights consisting of a white dot front and a two-dot rear. The slide has rear-only vertical serrations and a standard ejection port.
Grips are checkered hardwood double-diamond with recessed "U.S." medallions, complementing the GI theme. Manufacturing and markings include "Made in Brazil IMBEL," a frame rollmark "SPRINGFIELD INC., GENESEO IL USA," and a barrel hood marked "S.A. .45 AUTO." A WW-prefix serial is typical of Springfield’s GI line.