Colt Government Model Gunsite Pistol CGP .45 ACP, Series 80, 5-inch 1911 (2003)
This factory Colt–Gunsite collaboration Government Model stands out as a purpose-built .45 ACP 1911 with correct Gunsite raven markings and "COLT GUNSITE PISTOL"/"COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL" slide rollmarks. It is a 2003-production, Series 80, full-size configuration with Novak low-mount rear sighting and a GI-pattern bushing setup. Collectors will note the CGP-prefix serial format specific to the Colt Gunsite Pistol run.
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: The finish shows scattered light scratches and blemishes with a few very small, infrequent areas of pitting. The action cycles smoothly, and the trigger pull is light and crisp.
What’s Included
- Colt Government Model Gunsite Pistol (CGP)
- One 7-round Wilson Combat 1911 magazine
This Government-size 1911 features a 5-inch barrel with a GI-pattern barrel bushing and a checkered recoil spring plug, staying true to a classic service configuration without a full-length guide rod. The slide is matte blued with front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port for reliable extraction.
The pistol wears Novak-marked, low-mount rear sights paired with a plain, dovetailed front blade for a clean, snag-resistant sight picture. The barrel hood is marked "- COLT 45 AUTO -", consistent with factory Colt .45 ACP barrels of the period.
Controls and fire-control components are set up for practical use: a Commander/rowel hammer, a short solid alloy trigger, and Series 80 internals. The flat, serrated mainspring housing and smooth front strap combine with double-diamond checkered wood grips for a secure, traditional 1911 feel.
Factory Gunsite elements are present throughout, including the correct Gunsite raven logos and model rollmarks. The CGP-prefix serial format aligns with the dedicated Colt Gunsite Pistol production run, underscoring its collector appeal.
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, this USA-made Colt retains the classic single-action, short-recoil 1911 platform with manual thumb safety and grip safety, delivered here in a well-kept, Series 80 package.