Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this AWESOME semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt / Clark Custom Government Longslide!
Don't forget to bid on the sister Clark Custom Government for this set to stay together for future generations of collectors!!! Simply type item number 1187959152 into the search bar OR you can click "Seller's other items"
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / Clark's Custom / Clark
Model: Government MKIV Series 70 / Longslide
Serial: 70G99151
Date of Manufacture: 1976 (Frame Serial #)
Caliber: .45ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Bo-Mar Adjustable Raised Block Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Two-Piece Grips w/ Inlaid Silver Colt Medallions / Stippled Front and Back Strap
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Clark Custom Guns is one of the best-known American custom gunmaking houses, founded in 1950 in Princeton, Louisiana, by Jim Clark Sr., a former Marine and National Champion bullseye shooter. Clark’s reputation was built on taking already-respected production firearms and transforming them into purpose-built precision pistols, revolvers, and rifles. Rather than simply refinishing or lightly modifying guns, Clark became known for deep mechanical improvement: action tuning, match barrels, improved sights, accurizing work, compensators, checkering, trigger work, and competition-oriented conversions. Over the decades, the shop became closely associated with custom 1911s, Smith & Wesson revolvers, Ruger Mark pistols, S&W Model 41s, and later the Ruger 10/22 platform. Their own history notes several major innovations, including early Ruger Mk I custom conversions in 1953, the first ramped 1911 barrel in 1955, 6-inch long-slide 1911s in the early 1960s, threaded cone-shaped compensators, and the heavy-barrel Ruger 10/22 conversion developed and refined from 1979 to 1987. What makes a Clark-built gun especially appealing to collectors is the way the company “transformed” ordinary factory firearms into specialized performance pieces. A standard Colt 1911, Smith & Wesson revolver, Ruger semi-auto pistol, or Ruger 10/22 could leave the factory as a good production arm, but after Clark’s work it became a dedicated target, competition, hunting, or defensive firearm with a different level of accuracy, handling, and visual identity. Clark’s custom guns often represent a period when top gunsmiths were solving real shooter problems by hand, before many of those features became common factory offerings. Because of that, a Clark-marked or documented Clark Custom firearm carries more than just parts value; it represents the work of one of America’s important postwar custom shops and a tradition of turning proven production guns into finely tuned, purpose-built arms.
Contents:
Model: Government MKIV Series 70 / Longslide
Serial: 70G99151
Date of Manufacture: 1976 (Frame Serial #)
Caliber: .45ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Bo-Mar Adjustable Raised Block Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Two-Piece Grips w/ Inlaid Silver Colt Medallions / Stippled Front and Back Strap
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Clark Custom Guns is one of the best-known American custom gunmaking houses, founded in 1950 in Princeton, Louisiana, by Jim Clark Sr., a former Marine and National Champion bullseye shooter. Clark’s reputation was built on taking already-respected production firearms and transforming them into purpose-built precision pistols, revolvers, and rifles. Rather than simply refinishing or lightly modifying guns, Clark became known for deep mechanical improvement: action tuning, match barrels, improved sights, accurizing work, compensators, checkering, trigger work, and competition-oriented conversions. Over the decades, the shop became closely associated with custom 1911s, Smith & Wesson revolvers, Ruger Mark pistols, S&W Model 41s, and later the Ruger 10/22 platform. Their own history notes several major innovations, including early Ruger Mk I custom conversions in 1953, the first ramped 1911 barrel in 1955, 6-inch long-slide 1911s in the early 1960s, threaded cone-shaped compensators, and the heavy-barrel Ruger 10/22 conversion developed and refined from 1979 to 1987. What makes a Clark-built gun especially appealing to collectors is the way the company “transformed” ordinary factory firearms into specialized performance pieces. A standard Colt 1911, Smith & Wesson revolver, Ruger semi-auto pistol, or Ruger 10/22 could leave the factory as a good production arm, but after Clark’s work it became a dedicated target, competition, hunting, or defensive firearm with a different level of accuracy, handling, and visual identity. Clark’s custom guns often represent a period when top gunsmiths were solving real shooter problems by hand, before many of those features became common factory offerings. Because of that, a Clark-marked or documented Clark Custom firearm carries more than just parts value; it represents the work of one of America’s important postwar custom shops and a tradition of turning proven production guns into finely tuned, purpose-built arms.
Contents:
This example will ship with a magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1187961796 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-19 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1592 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-19 18:34:09 |
