Tisas M1911 A1 Government .45 ACP, Full-Size, Forged Steel Frame/Slide, Hammer-Forged 5-inch Barrel, Matte Gray
This Tisas M1911 A1 GOVT. is a full-size, .45 ACP Government-pattern pistol built on forged steel slide and frame with Series 70-type lockwork. It features a hammer-forged 5-inch barrel, GI-pattern sights, and classic A1 details throughout. The matte gray finish, GI controls, and import markings from Tisas USA (Knoxville, TN) underscore its faithful military-style configuration. It comes with two 7-round steel magazines, a Tisas factory hard case, and useful accessories.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal handling marks. The bore presents bright, clean surfaces. Please refer to the photos for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Tisas factory hard case with model/serial label
- Owner's manual
- 2x 7-round steel single-stack 1911 magazines
- Bushing wrench
- Spare brown checkered synthetic 1911 grip panels
The pistol follows the Government-pattern with a 5-inch, hammer-forged barrel and a 7+1, single-stack .45 ACP configuration. It uses Series 70-type lockwork and a forged steel slide and frame for a traditional 1911 build. The matte gray finish extends over both frame and slide.
Controls and features are true to GI form: rear-only vertical slide serrations, a standard non-lowered ejection port, a GI barrel bushing with standard recoil spring plug, and a GI short trigger. The mainspring housing is arched and vertically serrated, and it includes a lanyard loop. The wide spur hammer, left-side manual thumb safety, and grip safety maintain the classic A1 profile.
Sighting is straightforward with fixed GI-pattern irons: a small blade front sight paired with a small square-notch rear sight. The pistol wears double-diamond checkered hardwood grip panels, and a spare set of brown checkered synthetic panels is included.
Origin and markings are clearly identified. The slide and frame are forged steel components made in Turkey, imported by Tisas USA in Knoxville, Tennessee. The import mark reads "TISAS KNOXVILLE, TN," and the barrel is marked "ZIG M1911 TISAS Made in TURKEY." The factory case label shows the model and caliber and matches the pistol's serial.