Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Wilson Combat 40th Anniversary (1977-2017) Limited Edition 1911!
A pinnacle of master 1911 gunsmithing! Celebrating 40 years of Wilson Combat excellence, this .38 Super features a fluted heavy cone match barrel, Armor-Tuff finish, 40th Anniversary slide engravings, green fiber optic front sight, French border top flat serrations, and exquisite burlwood grips!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Wilson Combat (Berryville, Arkansas)
Model: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 1911 CQB
Serial: WC40-096
Date of Manufacture: Targeted February 21, 2018
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Matte Black Armor-Tuff Finish w/ Polished Barrel Hood & Stainless Accents
Barrel Length: 5" Stainless Steel Fluted Heavy Bull Match Barrel w/ Fluted Cone & Heavy Reverse Plug
Optics/Sights: Battlesight Rear Sight w/ High-Visibility Green Fiber Optic Front Sight Post
Stock/Grips: Hand-Selected High-Figure Burlwood Smooth Target Stocks w/ Silver Wilson Combat Sterling Medallions
Action: Single-Action Semi-Automatic 1911 w/ Crisp Match Trigger, Skeletonized Hammer, Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Bullet Proof Beavertail Safety & Serrated Slide Top w/ French Border
Markings: Slide right side engraved script "Wilson Combat". Slide left side script-engraved "40th Anniversary / 1977-2017". Rear slide left/right flats feature circular "40th Anniversary" logo and Wilson Combat crest. Frame right side stamped "WILSON COMBAT BERRYVILLE, AR U.S.A." over special serial "WC40-096". Barrel chamber stamped "WILSON .38 SUPER". Test target and build sheet explicitly verify "Gun: 40A1911-FS-38 / Serial #: WC40-096 / Job #: 969527 / Cal: 38Sup / Date: 2/21/18".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Founded in 1977 by Bill Wilson, Wilson Combat has spent nearly half a century setting the industry standard for high-performance custom 1911 pistols. To mark their milestone 40th Anniversary in 2017 (1977–2017), Wilson Combat produced a strictly limited commemorative series showcasing their finest custom engineering and gunsmithing options. Chambered in the revered .38 Super cartridge—celebrated for its high velocity, flat trajectory, and soft recoil impulse—this edition pairs a heavy fluted match barrel with custom slide-top serrations, delicate French borders, and Armor-Tuff protective finish. Hand-built by a team of master pistolsmiths, these 40th Anniversary models represent the absolute apex of modern custom 1911 craft. This specific example, serial number WC40-096, is an extraordinary specimen test-targeted on February 21, 2018 and inspected by Greg Martin. Fitted with a 5-inch fluted bull barrel, green fiber optic front sight, Battlesight rear notch, serrated top slide, and ambidextrous thumb safeties, the pistol is anchored by a set of spectacular, high-figure burlwood grips inset with sterling silver Wilson Combat medallions. Preserved in pristine, consumer unfired factory-new collector condition, it comes complete with its original Wilson Combat gray canvas soft case, test target showing a single-hole benchrest group at 15 yards, detailed quality checklist/build sheet, serialized stainless dog tag (WC40-096), green replacement fiber optic rod, silicone cloth, paperwork, and (2) Wilson Combat stainless .38 Super magazines.
Contents:
Model: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 1911 CQB
Serial: WC40-096
Date of Manufacture: Targeted February 21, 2018
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Matte Black Armor-Tuff Finish w/ Polished Barrel Hood & Stainless Accents
Barrel Length: 5" Stainless Steel Fluted Heavy Bull Match Barrel w/ Fluted Cone & Heavy Reverse Plug
Optics/Sights: Battlesight Rear Sight w/ High-Visibility Green Fiber Optic Front Sight Post
Stock/Grips: Hand-Selected High-Figure Burlwood Smooth Target Stocks w/ Silver Wilson Combat Sterling Medallions
Action: Single-Action Semi-Automatic 1911 w/ Crisp Match Trigger, Skeletonized Hammer, Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Bullet Proof Beavertail Safety & Serrated Slide Top w/ French Border
Markings: Slide right side engraved script "Wilson Combat". Slide left side script-engraved "40th Anniversary / 1977-2017". Rear slide left/right flats feature circular "40th Anniversary" logo and Wilson Combat crest. Frame right side stamped "WILSON COMBAT BERRYVILLE, AR U.S.A." over special serial "WC40-096". Barrel chamber stamped "WILSON .38 SUPER". Test target and build sheet explicitly verify "Gun: 40A1911-FS-38 / Serial #: WC40-096 / Job #: 969527 / Cal: 38Sup / Date: 2/21/18".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Founded in 1977 by Bill Wilson, Wilson Combat has spent nearly half a century setting the industry standard for high-performance custom 1911 pistols. To mark their milestone 40th Anniversary in 2017 (1977–2017), Wilson Combat produced a strictly limited commemorative series showcasing their finest custom engineering and gunsmithing options. Chambered in the revered .38 Super cartridge—celebrated for its high velocity, flat trajectory, and soft recoil impulse—this edition pairs a heavy fluted match barrel with custom slide-top serrations, delicate French borders, and Armor-Tuff protective finish. Hand-built by a team of master pistolsmiths, these 40th Anniversary models represent the absolute apex of modern custom 1911 craft. This specific example, serial number WC40-096, is an extraordinary specimen test-targeted on February 21, 2018 and inspected by Greg Martin. Fitted with a 5-inch fluted bull barrel, green fiber optic front sight, Battlesight rear notch, serrated top slide, and ambidextrous thumb safeties, the pistol is anchored by a set of spectacular, high-figure burlwood grips inset with sterling silver Wilson Combat medallions. Preserved in pristine, consumer unfired factory-new collector condition, it comes complete with its original Wilson Combat gray canvas soft case, test target showing a single-hole benchrest group at 15 yards, detailed quality checklist/build sheet, serialized stainless dog tag (WC40-096), green replacement fiber optic rod, silicone cloth, paperwork, and (2) Wilson Combat stainless .38 Super magazines.
Contents:
This complete package includes the Original Wilson Combat Gray Canvas Zippered Soft Case, Wilson Custom Gun Test Target (Dated 2/21/18), Quality Control Checklist Sheet, Serialized Stainless Steel Dog Tag (WC40-096), paperwork, Fiber Optic Replacement Rod Package, Cable Lock, Silicone Cloth, and (2) Stainless Wilson Combat .38 Super Magazines.
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
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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/1202905461 |
BidPrice: |
88.68 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
88.68 |
