Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this BEAUTIFUL photoengraved semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Government Model 1911A1 U.S. Customs - Special Agent Limited Edition!
The U.S. Customs - Special Agent Limited Edition is a limited production of ONLY 425 units to commemorate the US Department of the Treasury Special Agent!
According to the included Colt factory letter this example was shipped to Munson Sporting Goods at 350 E. Paularino Avenue in Costa Mesa, California on October 19, 1981.
This is another engraved edition from the Colt Custom Shop on Automatic Pistols. The above firearm has the following special features: The right side of the slide has gold scrollwork with Treasury Seal flanked by an unfurled banner with the inscription: U.S. Customs Special Agent 1789-1989. On the left side of the slide is marked in gold scroll unfurled banner with U.S. Customs Special Agent, new style marking, Colt Government Model .45 cal. Hartford, ct, underneath Replica badge of the Treasury Department and 1789-1989. Unfurled American Flag at the rear. Also on the left side of the receiver panographed USC13.
The U.S. Customs - Special Agent Limited Edition is a limited production of ONLY 425 units to commemorate the US Department of the Treasury Special Agent!
According to the included Colt factory letter this example was shipped to Munson Sporting Goods at 350 E. Paularino Avenue in Costa Mesa, California on October 19, 1981.
This is another engraved edition from the Colt Custom Shop on Automatic Pistols. The above firearm has the following special features: The right side of the slide has gold scrollwork with Treasury Seal flanked by an unfurled banner with the inscription: U.S. Customs Special Agent 1789-1989. On the left side of the slide is marked in gold scroll unfurled banner with U.S. Customs Special Agent, new style marking, Colt Government Model .45 cal. Hartford, ct, underneath Replica badge of the Treasury Department and 1789-1989. Unfurled American Flag at the rear. Also on the left side of the receiver panographed USC13.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government 1911A1 U.S. Customs - Special Agent
Serial: 72046B70
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Rosewood with Treasury Seal Medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The right side of the slide has gold scrollwork with Treasury Seal flanked by an unfurled banner with the inscription: U.S. Customs Special Agent 1789-1989. On the left side of the slide is marked in gold scroll unfurled banner with U.S. Customs Special Agent, new style marking, Colt Government Model .45 cal. Hartford, ct, underneath Replica badge of the Treasury Department and 1789-1989. Unfurled American Flag at the rear. Also on the left side of the receiver panographed USC13.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911, and Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the improved M1911A1 model which entered service in 1926. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam War era.This is a Colt Government Model Mark IV Series 70 .45 automatic that was made to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the United States Customs Service.
This pistol features gold etched engraving on both sides of the slide. The left side has scrollwork and depicts a banner with the Customs badge and the inscriptions "U.S. Customs Special Agent", "Colt Government Model .45 Cal" and "1789-1989". The right side has more scroll work and another banner that is marked in a similar manner but also carries the Treasury seal. The stocks are special smooth rosewood with brass U.S. Customs medallions.
Contents:
This example is New Old Stock showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the Original Colt "woodgrain" box, hardwood "U.S. Customs Special Agent" presentation case, Colt factory letter, and all other contents as seen 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.
Model: Government 1911A1 U.S. Customs - Special Agent
Serial: 72046B70
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Rosewood with Treasury Seal Medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The right side of the slide has gold scrollwork with Treasury Seal flanked by an unfurled banner with the inscription: U.S. Customs Special Agent 1789-1989. On the left side of the slide is marked in gold scroll unfurled banner with U.S. Customs Special Agent, new style marking, Colt Government Model .45 cal. Hartford, ct, underneath Replica badge of the Treasury Department and 1789-1989. Unfurled American Flag at the rear. Also on the left side of the receiver panographed USC13.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911, and Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the improved M1911A1 model which entered service in 1926. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam War era.This is a Colt Government Model Mark IV Series 70 .45 automatic that was made to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the United States Customs Service.
This pistol features gold etched engraving on both sides of the slide. The left side has scrollwork and depicts a banner with the Customs badge and the inscriptions "U.S. Customs Special Agent", "Colt Government Model .45 Cal" and "1789-1989". The right side has more scroll work and another banner that is marked in a similar manner but also carries the Treasury seal. The stocks are special smooth rosewood with brass U.S. Customs medallions.
Contents:
This example is New Old Stock showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the Original Colt "woodgrain" box, hardwood "U.S. Customs Special Agent" presentation case, Colt factory letter, and all other contents as seen 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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