Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Mil-Spec .45 ACP, 5-inch Government, Matte Gray, Forged Steel, Fixed 3-Dot Sights, 2 Magazines
This Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 Mil-Spec is a full-size .45 ACP built on forged steel with a matte gray finish and GI-style features. It includes a polished muzzle crown, lowered and flared ejection port, and vertical rear slide serrations. The barrel hood is marked "S.A..45AUTO," and the pistol carries an NM serial prefix often associated with U.S. final assembly/fitting. It comes with two 8-round magazines, a factory case, an owner's manual, and an extra set of Springfield black synthetic grips.
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: There are visible handling marks and localized areas of surface rust from prior use. Please refer to the photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory factory hard case (gray)
- Owner's manual
- 2x 8-round steel single-stack magazines marked "45 ACP"
- Springfield Armory black synthetic checkered grip panels with Springfield crest (uninstalled)
This Mil-Spec model follows the classic Government-size 1911 pattern with a 5-inch barrel and GI-style short guide rod and plug. The forged steel slide and frame deliver a traditional, durable build, finished in matte gray to match the frame and receiver.
Slide features include vertical rear serrations and a lowered/flared ejection port for reliable extraction. The barrel presents a polished hood marked "S.A..45AUTO" and a polished muzzle crown. The front strap is smooth, and the dust cover is non-railed, consistent with Mil-Spec configuration.
Controls are straightforward and traditional: single-action operation with a left-side manual thumb safety and a grip safety. It uses a spurred hammer and a solid, short-reach trigger. Sights are fixed 3-dot, with a staked 1-dot front and a fixed 2-dot rear.
The pistol ships with two 8-round steel magazines (8+1 capacity when topped off). Double-diamond checkered wood grips with Springfield medallions are installed, and a spare set of Springfield black synthetic panels is included. The NM prefix is present, and the pistol is made in the USA.