Dan Wesson Valor Black 1911 .45 ACP, Full-Size, 5 in Match Bushing Barrel, Black Duty Finish, Tritium Front Sight
The Dan Wesson Valor Black is a full-size, stainless-steel 1911 in .45 ACP finished in the proprietary black Duty finish. It features a 5-inch match, bushing-fit barrel, AmeriGlo H3 tritium front sight with an orange ring, and a fixed serrated U-notch rear. A factory-installed Stan Chen SI one-piece magwell/mainspring housing is blended to the frame, with checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing for secure control. Made in Norwich, New York, this example is clean and well cared for, and it comes with two 8-round magazines, the factory case, and the manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The pistol shows minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes visible under close inspection.
What's Included
- Dan Wesson factory hard case
- Dan Wesson 1911 Pistols Owner's Manual
- Two 8-round Dan Wesson .45 ACP magazines (DW logo, Made in USA)
Built on a stainless-steel frame and slide with a matte black Duty finish applied over the metal, this Valor Black emphasizes durability and a clean, purposeful look. The frame is non-railed, with an undercut trigger guard and aggressive checkering on both the front strap and mainspring housing for a consistent grip.
The 5-inch match, bushing-fit barrel is paired with a flat-top slide cut with anti-glare serrations. Additional slide details include rear cocking serrations only and a lowered and flared ejection port. The result is a classic 1911 profile with precision-focused build features.
Sights are set up for fast acquisition: an AmeriGlo H3 tritium front with a high-visibility orange ring, matched to a serrated, fixed U-notch rear. Both sights are dovetailed into the slide.
Controls follow a Series 70 pattern and include an ambidextrous thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a memory bump. A skeletonized three-hole trigger and a skeletonized commander-style hammer support a crisp, single-action feel. A factory-installed Stan Chen SI one-piece magwell/mainspring housing is blended to the frame to streamline reloads. Gray/black textured G10 grip panels round out the package.
Factory specs list overall length at 8.75 inches, width at 1.45 inches, and weight at 39.7 ounces. Capacity is 8+1 rounds of .45 ACP. This pistol was made in the USA, in Norwich, New York, under part number 01823.