Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this early production semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Clark Custom M1991A1 Series 80!
The Colt Clark Custom M1991A1 Series 80 "Custom Combat" is a precision-rebuilt, show-ready 1911 that melds Colt’s Government-length robustness with Clark’s meticulous gunsmithing. Every example is fully rebuilt to exacting specs — precision-fitted barrel lugs, bushing, and slide; a complete trigger job (your choice of King or Videki aluminum match trigger with overtravel screw, commander-style hammer, and honed hammer/sear); and competition-minded ergonomics including an extended thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, beveled magazine well, and stippled front strap. Clark finishes the setup with a low-mount BO-MAR deluxe rear sight and a custom front sight, polished feed ramp and throat, tuned extractor/ejector, lowered ejection port, and a full function and accuracy test (target supplied) — a turnkey package for shooters who want refined 1911 performance straight from the bench.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / Clark Custom
Model: M1991A1 Series 80
Serial: 2716618
Date of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Patridge Blade Front with Bo-Mar Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard / The right side of the slide is marked “Clark” CUSTOM / Princeton, La 71067."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt M1991A1 Series 80 is Colt’s late-20th-century re-imagining of the classic M1911A1 platform — a full-size, single-action, short-recoil operated .45 ACP pistol that attempts to blend the time-tested ergonomics and handling of John Browning’s design with modest modern safety and manufacturing updates. Built on a forged steel frame and slide, the 1991A1 typically retains the Government-length footprint (roughly a 5" barrel in most full-size examples) and the familiar manual-of-arms: thumb safety, grip safety, exposed hammer, and a single-stack magazine (the standard magazine capacity in .45 ACP is the traditional seven rounds, with extended magazines available). Where the 1991A1 departs from mid-century Colts is in its Series 80 firing-pin safety and associated sear geometry — an internal passive safety that blocks the firing pin until the trigger is deliberately pulled — plus updated manufacturing processes intended to produce a more consistent product. Colt offered the 1991A1 in a range of finishes and trim levels (blued, stainless, nickel, with target or combat sights), making it appealing both to shooters looking for a durable working pistol and collectors seeking a modern Colt with period styling. On the range, the M1991A1 Series 80 is praised for the classic 1911 virtues: naturally low bore axis, excellent trigger leverage for accurate single-action fire, and a grip angle that many shooters find instinctive for point-and-shoot accuracy. The pistol’s all-steel construction gives it a reassuring heft that tames .45 recoil and often translates into very good inherent accuracy, especially from a properly tuned example. That same heft, however, reduces carry comfort compared with modern polymer designs, and the Series 80’s extra safety components have a mixed reputation — they add a meaningful layer of drop-safety but can introduce a slightly different trigger feel or “stack” that some 1911 purists dislike; as a result, many owners elect to have triggers professionally tuned or to fit Series-70 style sear/safety components if they prefer a crisper break. Parts and aftermarket support are broad thanks to the ubiquity of 1911 pattern components, but fitment and finish can vary between Colt production runs; prospective buyers should inspect examples for slide-to-frame fit, timing, and trigger pull. Overall, the M1991A1 Series 80 occupies a clear niche: a faithful, rugged 1911 built with added safety features and modern manufacturing tolerances — ideal for shooters who want classic 1911 handling with a more contemporary approach to safety and production.
Contents:
Model: M1991A1 Series 80
Serial: 2716618
Date of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Patridge Blade Front with Bo-Mar Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard / The right side of the slide is marked “Clark” CUSTOM / Princeton, La 71067."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt M1991A1 Series 80 is Colt’s late-20th-century re-imagining of the classic M1911A1 platform — a full-size, single-action, short-recoil operated .45 ACP pistol that attempts to blend the time-tested ergonomics and handling of John Browning’s design with modest modern safety and manufacturing updates. Built on a forged steel frame and slide, the 1991A1 typically retains the Government-length footprint (roughly a 5" barrel in most full-size examples) and the familiar manual-of-arms: thumb safety, grip safety, exposed hammer, and a single-stack magazine (the standard magazine capacity in .45 ACP is the traditional seven rounds, with extended magazines available). Where the 1991A1 departs from mid-century Colts is in its Series 80 firing-pin safety and associated sear geometry — an internal passive safety that blocks the firing pin until the trigger is deliberately pulled — plus updated manufacturing processes intended to produce a more consistent product. Colt offered the 1991A1 in a range of finishes and trim levels (blued, stainless, nickel, with target or combat sights), making it appealing both to shooters looking for a durable working pistol and collectors seeking a modern Colt with period styling. On the range, the M1991A1 Series 80 is praised for the classic 1911 virtues: naturally low bore axis, excellent trigger leverage for accurate single-action fire, and a grip angle that many shooters find instinctive for point-and-shoot accuracy. The pistol’s all-steel construction gives it a reassuring heft that tames .45 recoil and often translates into very good inherent accuracy, especially from a properly tuned example. That same heft, however, reduces carry comfort compared with modern polymer designs, and the Series 80’s extra safety components have a mixed reputation — they add a meaningful layer of drop-safety but can introduce a slightly different trigger feel or “stack” that some 1911 purists dislike; as a result, many owners elect to have triggers professionally tuned or to fit Series-70 style sear/safety components if they prefer a crisper break. Parts and aftermarket support are broad thanks to the ubiquity of 1911 pattern components, but fitment and finish can vary between Colt production runs; prospective buyers should inspect examples for slide-to-frame fit, timing, and trigger pull. Overall, the M1991A1 Series 80 occupies a clear niche: a faithful, rugged 1911 built with added safety features and modern manufacturing tolerances — ideal for shooters who want classic 1911 handling with a more contemporary approach to safety and production.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled picture box, blue Colt case, and serial matching paperwork from Clark Custom as pictured above!
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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