Colt Government Model .45 ACP (1964) Pre-Series 70, Blued, Full-Size 1911 with 5-inch Barrel
This 1964 Colt Government Model is a commercial C-suffix, pre-Series 70 configuration built in the United States. It features a forged carbon-steel slide and frame with a polished blue finish, classic GI-style sights, and the correct A1-type frame details. The barrel hood is marked "COLT .45 AUTO," and the pistol retains the traditional 7+1 capacity and 5-inch barrel that define the full-size 1911 format.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The pistol is in great shape with a few minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. Surfaces present cleanly with strong overall appearance.
What’s Included
- Colt Government Model .45 ACP pistol
- One 7-round steel single-stack magazine (no maker's marks visible on the photographed side)
Built in 1964, this commercial C-suffix Government Model represents the classic pre-Series 70 Colt pattern. It uses a forged carbon-steel slide and frame with a polished blue finish and retains the hallmark 1911A1 frame relief cuts behind the trigger and an arched mainspring housing.
The pistol maintains traditional GI-style sights with a staked front blade and a small square-notch rear. The slide is cut with vertical rear serrations, and it uses a standard, non-lowered ejection port consistent with the period configuration.
Controls and internals adhere to the established Colt format: single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech operation; thumb safety, grip safety, and half-cock notch; a short trigger and standard magazine release. Grips are checkered synthetic panels with Colt medallions.
The 5-inch carbon-steel barrel has a hood marked "COLT .45 AUTO." The bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling. Capacity is 7+1 in .45 ACP, and overall length is approximately 8.5 inches.