Kimber Classic Gold Match Series I .45 ACP 1911, 5-Inch, Match-Grade Barrel, Adjustable Target Sights
This Kimber Classic Gold Match Series I is a full-size, USA-made 1911 from the late 1990s to early 2000s, noted for its match-focused build and pre-Series II configuration. It features a match-grade barrel and bushing, a skeletonized match trigger with over-travel adjustment, and fully adjustable target sights. The slide shows the Classic Gold Match marking with matte surfaces and polished flats, and the frame bears the Yonkers, NY rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm presents in great shape overall. Expect a few minor scratches and small blemishes on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Kimber factory hard case
- Kimber instruction manual
- Lock
- Two 7-round 1911 .45 ACP steel magazines
Built on a Government-size steel frame with a 5-inch barrel, this Series I pistol retains the internal extractor and omits a firing-pin safety, aligning with the original 1911 operating system. The recoil system uses the standard barrel bushing and recoil plug for traditional serviceability.
The slide is finished matte with polished flats and includes front and rear cocking serrations, plus a lowered and flared ejection port for reliable ejection. The Classic Gold Match slide marking and Yonkers, NY frame rollmark identify its period and place of manufacture.
Targeting features include a fully adjustable low-mount square-notch rear sight and a dovetailed front sight blade. The trigger is skeletonized, long, and match-grade with an over-travel adjustment, supporting a precise, consistent break.
Controls remain true to the 1911 platform with a single-action, short-recoil operation, a manual thumb safety, and a grip safety. A skeletonized Commander-style hammer and double-diamond checkered hardwood grips with gold-tone medallions complete the classic presentation.
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, this Classic Gold Match delivers the elements buyers expect from a premium match-oriented Series I Kimber, from its fitment and barrel quality to its clean sight picture and traditional internal extractor setup.