Colt Government Model 1991 Series 80 .45 ACP — America Remembers Gen. George S. Patton Jr. WWII 75th Anniversary Tribute, Limited Edition of 500
This full-size Colt Government Model 1991 Series 80 in .45 ACP is an America Remembers-issued General George S. Patton, Jr. WWII 75th Anniversary Tribute, produced as a limited edition of 500. It features mirror-polished decorative slide panels with multitone artwork, gold-tone inlays and controls, and ivory-tone grips with a 'GSP' monogram, all presented with factory and presentation cases.
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: There are superficial scratches and blemishes present on the exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- America Remembers wooden presentation display case with edition plaque
- Colt factory blue hard case with 01991AR label marked "Blue Finish"
- Colt Series 80 Pistols safety and instruction manual
- Hoppe's silicone gun and reel cloth (sealed)
- One 7-round Colt factory steel magazine for a .45 ACP 1911
Built on Colt's steel, full-size 1911 platform, this Series 80 Government Model chambered in .45 ACP pairs a 5-inch barrel with a 7+1 capacity and the Series 80 firing pin safety system. Controls include a manual thumb safety and grip safety, delivering the familiar single-action operation collectors expect from a Government Model 1991.
Issued by America Remembers as a tribute to General George S. Patton, Jr. commemorating the 75th anniversary of World War II, this limited edition is one of 500. The display plaque reads "General George S. Patton, Jr.
Tribute – Issued by America Remembers – An Edition of 500," and a small edition plaque affixed to the right-side dustcover near the muzzle is numbered "136 of 500." The Colt factory case label carries the model code 01991AR and "Blue Finish," reflecting the original base gun as shipped by Colt; the commemorative tribute finish was applied after it left the factory. Issuer markings appear on the slide top.
The slide combines a matte gray base with mirror-polished decorative panels, multitone artwork, gold-tone inlays, GSP star monogram blocks, tank-track borders, and commemorative campaign and quote panels referencing North Africa, Sicily, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Crossing of the Rhine into Germany. Matching gold-tone external accents include the thumb safety, slide stop, grip safety, hammer, recoil spring plug, magazine release, and grip screws. At the muzzle, the visible gold-tone component is the recoil spring plug; the barrel bushing itself matches the matte gray slide.
Ivory-tone smooth grip panels carry a 'GSP' monogram, complementing the commemorative theme. Functional details remain practical, with rear vertical slide serrations and fixed iron sights featuring a white-dot front blade and a square-notch rear.