Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Excellent semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt / Lew Horton Government MKIV Series 80 "El General Prototype"!
According to the Colt Factory letter this example is a Government Model MKIV Series 80 pistol thats chambered in .38 Super and was shipped to Lew Horton Distributing Co., Inc 15 Walkup Drive Westboro, Massachusetts on May 30,1991 in a shipment of one!
According to the Lew Horton letter "I,Susan Lorusso, formerly Chief Operating Officer, of Lew Horton Distributing Co., have been authorized inc. to authenticate the Lew Horton Special Edition with the following serial number: Lew Horton Special Edition Handgun
Serial number: FR09644
Model El General, Prototype
Caliber .38 Super
Received From Colt: 06/04/1991
LHD Part Number: CLT02575
Units: 500".
According to the other Lew Horton Letter "The Following Colt .38 Super was the prototype gun for the 500 pieces limited edition "El General pistol, a Colt Government Model Mark IV with 5" barrel in Royal Blue finish: Serial Number: FR09644"!
According to the Colt Factory letter this example is a Government Model MKIV Series 80 pistol thats chambered in .38 Super and was shipped to Lew Horton Distributing Co., Inc 15 Walkup Drive Westboro, Massachusetts on May 30,1991 in a shipment of one!
According to the Lew Horton letter "I,Susan Lorusso, formerly Chief Operating Officer, of Lew Horton Distributing Co., have been authorized inc. to authenticate the Lew Horton Special Edition with the following serial number: Lew Horton Special Edition Handgun
Serial number: FR09644
Model El General, Prototype
Caliber .38 Super
Received From Colt: 06/04/1991
LHD Part Number: CLT02575
Units: 500".
According to the other Lew Horton Letter "The Following Colt .38 Super was the prototype gun for the 500 pieces limited edition "El General pistol, a Colt Government Model Mark IV with 5" barrel in Royal Blue finish: Serial Number: FR09644"!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / Lew Horton
Model: Government MKIV Series 80 "El General Prototype"
Serial: FR09644
Date of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3-White dot sights
Stock/Grips: Pearlite grips with Colt medallions inlaid
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. The 1911 was designed by American firearms inventor John Browning and is the oldest service pistol in the world; still used in over 25 nations for over 100 years; it has proven itself to be one of the most popular and timeless handguns ever made. The 1911 has inspired countless copies and similar designs, including the TT-33, SIG-Sauer P226, Browning Hi-Power, and CZ-75.
Then next major design came in 1983 with the Colt Mark IV Series 80. On this model, Colt added a safety feature in the form of a firing pin block system that made it impossible for the weapon to discharge if dropped or thrown on a hard surface. The new Colt Series 80 also incorporated the new barrel bushing of the Series 70, while being more reminiscent of the original M1911 by having a long trigger and flat mainspring housing.
The Series 80 was a monstrous success on both the commercial and military/law enforcement markets and promptly replaced the Series 70. The design spread to virtually every other manufacturer of 1911 as well until almost all of the 1911s being sold on the market, regardless of manufacturer, could trace themselves to a Series 80 design. Even today whilst the Series 70 has been making a comeback, the overwhelming majority of 1911s sold are a Series 80 variant.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box, Blue Colt case, Two Lew Horton letters, one Colt factory letter, and factory paperwork 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 MKIV Series 80 "El General Prototype"
Serial: FR09644
Date of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3-White dot sights
Stock/Grips: Pearlite grips with Colt medallions inlaid
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. The 1911 was designed by American firearms inventor John Browning and is the oldest service pistol in the world; still used in over 25 nations for over 100 years; it has proven itself to be one of the most popular and timeless handguns ever made. The 1911 has inspired countless copies and similar designs, including the TT-33, SIG-Sauer P226, Browning Hi-Power, and CZ-75.
Then next major design came in 1983 with the Colt Mark IV Series 80. On this model, Colt added a safety feature in the form of a firing pin block system that made it impossible for the weapon to discharge if dropped or thrown on a hard surface. The new Colt Series 80 also incorporated the new barrel bushing of the Series 70, while being more reminiscent of the original M1911 by having a long trigger and flat mainspring housing.
The Series 80 was a monstrous success on both the commercial and military/law enforcement markets and promptly replaced the Series 70. The design spread to virtually every other manufacturer of 1911 as well until almost all of the 1911s being sold on the market, regardless of manufacturer, could trace themselves to a Series 80 design. Even today whilst the Series 70 has been making a comeback, the overwhelming majority of 1911s sold are a Series 80 variant.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box, Blue Colt case, Two Lew Horton letters, one Colt factory letter, and factory paperwork 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.
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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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