SIG Sauer 1911 POW-MIA Limited Run .45 ACP, 5 inch Government, Factory Laser-Engraved Commemorative (2017)
This SIG Sauer 1911 POW-MIA is a limited-run, factory-engraved commemorative in matte black, built on a full-size Government platform with a 5-inch barrel. It features laser-engraved barbed-wire slide accents, top-strap dog-tag and American flag motifs, and POW•MIA emblem grip panels. Made in the United States and marked "SIG SAUER INC., EXETER–NH–USA," it includes a factory case label dated 14-JAN-2017 that matches the model code 1911-45-POW-MIA-BLK.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows little evidence of prior use. The bore is clean and shiny with a bright, mirror-like finish.
What's Included
- SIG Sauer factory hard case with matching model/serial label (1911-45-POW-MIA-BLK)
- SIG Sauer owner's manual
- Gun oil
- Cable lock
- 2x 8-round 1911 single-stack steel magazines with polymer base pads
This limited run POW•MIA commemorative features factory laser engraving throughout: a barbed-wire motif along the slide, dog tags across the top strap, an engraved American flag panel, and black grip panels laser-engraved with the POW•MIA emblem and "YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN." All engravings are factory-applied, giving the pistol a cohesive commemorative presentation.
Built on a Government-size 1911 platform, it uses a standard barrel-bushing (non-bull) configuration and is chambered in .45 ACP. The action is single-action only with a skeletonized, lightweight trigger featuring relief cuts, paired with a skeletonized commander-style hammer. Safety features include a left-side manual thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with memory pad.
The slide wears a matte black finish with rear cocking serrations and an external extractor. Sighting is via 3-dot dovetailed sights, using a dovetailed blade front and a dovetailed square-notch rear for a clear, serviceable sight picture.
Handling details include a checkered front strap, a flat mainspring housing, and an integrated/flared magazine well for efficient reloads. Capacity is 8+1 with .45 ACP, and the pistol ships with two 8-round magazines as listed.
Manufactured in 2017 in the United States, the frame is marked "SIG SAUER INC., EXETER–NH–USA." The factory case label is dated 14-JAN-2017 and shows model code 1911-45-POW-MIA-BLK matching the pistol, aligning with the commemorative, limited-run designation.