Rock Island Armory M1911 A1-FS .38 Super, Full-Size 1911, Matte Gray, Custom Skull Grips, 5 inch Barrel, 9+1
This Rock Island Armory M1911 A1-FS in .38 Super is a full-size, steel-frame 1911 with a matte gray finish and custom carved skull motif hardwood grips. It features a 5 inch Government-length barrel with a bushing/short plug system, fixed GI-type sights, and classic single-action controls. Clear factory and import markings are present, and the bore condition is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present, with minor finish wear.
What’s Included
- Rock Island Armory M1911 A1-FS .38 Super pistol
- 1x 9-round steel single-stack 1911-pattern magazine
- Installed full-size hardwood checkered double-diamond grip panels with carved skull motif
The full-size M1911 A1-FS format delivers the classic 5 inch Government barrel and a standard bushing/short plug system. The slide carries rear-only vertical serrations and is marked “M1911 A1 - FS,” with the Rock Island Armory crest on the left side.
Chambered in .38 Super, this pistol uses a single-stack 1911-pattern magazine with a stated 9+1 capacity. The barrel hood is marked “CAL. 38SUPER,” confirming the caliber at a glance.
Controls and features follow the traditional 1911 pattern: single-action operation, a manual thumb safety, a grip safety, a spur hammer, and a short, solid trigger. Sighting is via fixed GI-type irons with a small ramped front and a square-notch rear.
The matte gray slide and steel frame present a purposeful finish, complemented by custom checkered hardwood double-diamond grips with a carved skull motif. Import/manufacture markings include AP International, Pahrump NV and ACP Philippines, with country of origin listed as the Philippines.