Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 .45 ACP Government-Size Steel Frame & Slide Set – Stripped, Brazil-Made
This Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 is a Government-size .45 ACP stripped slide and steel frame set, made in Brazil by IMBEL and imported/rollmarked by Springfield Armory in Geneseo, IL. It retains GI-style configuration with a fixed rear sight and a stake-on tenon slot for the front sight. Perfect for someone interested in gunsmithing and restorations.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Not applicable; no barrel is included.
Mechanics: Not applicable; this offering is a mostly stripped slide and frame set, with the frame retaining the disconnector.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting across the frame and slide, along with widespread scratches and blemishes. The front sight is absent.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 steel frame (Government-size), single-stack magazine well
- Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 slide with rear vertical cocking serrations, lowered/flared ejection port, and GI-style fixed rear sight (front sight absent)
- Frame retains the 1911 disconnector (installed)
This set features factory markings that help document its origin and configuration. The left side of the slide is marked "MODEL 1911-A1 / CAL .45," while the right side carries the "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" rollmark with the crossed-cannons crest. The frame is rollmarked "SPRINGFIELD, INC. GENESEO IL USA" and the right-side dust cover is marked "FI BRAZIL" indicating IMBEL manufacture.
The slide has rear vertical cocking serrations, a lowered/flared ejection port, and a GI-style fixed rear sight. The front sight is not installed, and the stake-on tenon slot is present for a future front sight installation.
As a Government-size 1911 pattern set, it uses a single-stack magazine well and follows the classic 1911 platform and dimensions. The steel frame provides a solid foundation for a build or restoration.
Offered as a mostly stripped slide and frame set, this is a straightforward base for a project. The noted surface wear and missing components make it a practical choice for refinishing, part fitting, or a full custom rebuild. Perfect for someone interested in gunsmithing and restorations.