Kimber Classic Custom .45 ACP 1911, 5-Inch Government, Matte Blue-Black, VZ G10 Grips, Pre-II Marking
This Kimber Classic Custom is a full-size, Government-length .45 ACP 1911 marked "Classic Custom" with no "II" on the slide and "Kimber, Yonkers, NY USA" on the frame. It features a matte blue-black finish, ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, and a skeletonized trigger and commander-style hammer. Aftermarket tan textured G10 VZ grip panels are installed, and the bore is excellent. It comes with four 8-round magazines, the original grips, and a Vault by Pelican equipment hard case.
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 markings from previous handling and use. Please review the photos for a close look at the finish and roll marks.
What's Included
- Vault by Pelican equipment hard case
- 4x 8-round steel single-stack 1911 magazines
- VZ Grips tan textured G10 grip panels (installed)
- Original grips
The Classic Custom configuration here is the early pattern marked simply "Classic Custom" without the later "II" designation. The frame is marked "Kimber, Yonkers, NY USA," aligning with the model’s known production era and adding clear provenance.
This is a full-size 1911 with a Government-length 5-inch barrel using a standard barrel bushing and spring plug. The slide has front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered ejection port, paired with fixed, plain black dovetailed sights: a dovetailed front blade and a low-profile rear notch.
The controls and fire-control parts are set up for practical use: a beavertail grip safety, ambidextrous thumb safety, a skeletonized three-hole trigger, and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. The frame features a smooth front strap, a flat, vertically serrated mainspring housing, and a lightly beveled magazine well.
Aftermarket tan textured G10 VZ grips with a golf-ball pattern and a thumb scoop are installed for added purchase. Capacity is 8+1 in .45 ACP, and this pistol ships with four 8-round steel single-stack magazines, plus the original grip panels and a Vault by Pelican hard case for secure transport and storage.
The matte blue-black finish on both slide and frame provides a uniform, non-reflective appearance. The bore condition is excellent, with clean, sharp rifling that supports the pistol’s ready-to-use status.