Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Double Eagle MKII Series 90 Officers ACP.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Double Eagle MKII Series 90 Officers ACP
Serial: DF05172
Date of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .45 Acp
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic with Colt Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Double Eagle MK II Series 90 Officers ACP is a distinctive blend of classic 1911 heritage and modernized safety features, representing Colt’s late-20th-century effort to marry the timeless single-action, locked-breech design of Browning’s original M1911 with contemporary enhancements to improve carry safety and shooter confidence. Introduced as part of the broader Series 90 lineup, which incorporated Colt’s much-discussed internal firing-pin block safety, the Double Eagle MK II took the venerable 1911 platform and reworked it into a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) pistol — a departure from the purely single-action operation that defined nearly all 1911-pattern pistols before it. Chambered in .45 ACP, the Officers ACP variant is built on Colt’s compact Officer’s size frame, with a shorter 3.5? barrel and correspondingly reduced slide and grip, making it easier to carry and conceal while still delivering the stout power and ballistic performance associated with the .45 ACP cartridge. The DA/SA trigger system allowed a heavier double-action first pull for safer carry from the holster, followed by lighter single-action shots once the slide cycled or the hammer was manually cocked, a configuration intended to appeal to shooters seeking the classic 1911 ergonomics without the ubiquitous manual thumb safety and single-action-only constraint. Visually, the Double Eagle MK II carries traditional 1911 cues — a steel slide and frame, slide serrations, and grip panels — but also incorporates modern touches like a skeletonized hammer and trigger, a beavertail grip safety, and often high-visibility or adjustable sights suited for defensive use. The Officers ACP’s compact footprint and classic Colt styling made it attractive as a personal defense pistol, while its mechanical uniqueness added a layer of historical interest: it stands as one of Colt’s more unusual attempts to evolve the 1911 platform in response to changing market demands for more carry-friendly, safety-forward designs without abandoning the platform’s legendary ergonomics and stopping power. Today, the Colt Double Eagle MKII Series 90 Officers ACP is appreciated by collectors and shooters alike as a noteworthy—and somewhat controversial—chapter in the evolution of the 1911 family, bridging traditional pistol design with transitional safety and carry innovations.
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.
Model: Double Eagle MKII Series 90 Officers ACP
Serial: DF05172
Date of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .45 Acp
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic with Colt Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Double Eagle MK II Series 90 Officers ACP is a distinctive blend of classic 1911 heritage and modernized safety features, representing Colt’s late-20th-century effort to marry the timeless single-action, locked-breech design of Browning’s original M1911 with contemporary enhancements to improve carry safety and shooter confidence. Introduced as part of the broader Series 90 lineup, which incorporated Colt’s much-discussed internal firing-pin block safety, the Double Eagle MK II took the venerable 1911 platform and reworked it into a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) pistol — a departure from the purely single-action operation that defined nearly all 1911-pattern pistols before it. Chambered in .45 ACP, the Officers ACP variant is built on Colt’s compact Officer’s size frame, with a shorter 3.5? barrel and correspondingly reduced slide and grip, making it easier to carry and conceal while still delivering the stout power and ballistic performance associated with the .45 ACP cartridge. The DA/SA trigger system allowed a heavier double-action first pull for safer carry from the holster, followed by lighter single-action shots once the slide cycled or the hammer was manually cocked, a configuration intended to appeal to shooters seeking the classic 1911 ergonomics without the ubiquitous manual thumb safety and single-action-only constraint. Visually, the Double Eagle MK II carries traditional 1911 cues — a steel slide and frame, slide serrations, and grip panels — but also incorporates modern touches like a skeletonized hammer and trigger, a beavertail grip safety, and often high-visibility or adjustable sights suited for defensive use. The Officers ACP’s compact footprint and classic Colt styling made it attractive as a personal defense pistol, while its mechanical uniqueness added a layer of historical interest: it stands as one of Colt’s more unusual attempts to evolve the 1911 platform in response to changing market demands for more carry-friendly, safety-forward designs without abandoning the platform’s legendary ergonomics and stopping power. Today, the Colt Double Eagle MKII Series 90 Officers ACP is appreciated by collectors and shooters alike as a noteworthy—and somewhat controversial—chapter in the evolution of the 1911 family, bridging traditional pistol design with transitional safety and carry innovations.
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
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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.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1156580277 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-01 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
882 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-01 16:44:15 |
