Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this GORGEOUS limited edition semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Government Model El Rey!
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This is an interesting variation from the Colt Custom Shop. Distributor Lew Horton ordered a whole series of limited-edition 1911 variants known to collectors as the “El Series.” This example is the "El Rey"
The Government is the sister model to such classics as the National Match, Gold Cup Trophy, Super 38, and Commander models.
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government El Rey
Serial: ELR014
Date of Manufacture: 2000
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Royal Blue Frame with Factory Bright Stainless Slide
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3-Dot White Combat Sights
Stock/Grips: Pearlite with Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped "El Rey." The right side is stamped "GOVERNMENT MODEL."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts. It is still in use by some units today and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates, including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation from the Colt Custom Shop. Distributor Lew Horton ordered a whole series of limited edition 1911 variants known to collectors as the “El Series.”
These pistols were chambered for .38 Super and made with various trims. Most of them were built on Bright Stainless slides and frames. This particular pistol, called "El Rey", is marked with "El Rey" on the left side of the slide and "COLT GOVERNMENT" on the right side of the slide. It has a Royal Blue Frame with Factory Bright Stainless Slide. The rest of the pistol has legally required maker and serial markings, with the remaining parts polished so bright that you could use the gun as a mirror for shaving. The .38 Super cartridge uses speed, not size, to make a dent in the history of ammunition development. Although eventually overshadowed by the .357 Magnum, this caliber toes the line between obsolete and nostalgic, but when added to a firearm like this shiny Colt Custom El Rey, you have a winning combination. If you're in the market for a new 1911 or a limited edition to add to your Colt collection, this is a great pistol to consider!
Contents:
This example comes with the original Colt boxes, including the light blue box and white outer sleeve with the matching label, factory paperwork, 1 magazine, and the lock 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 El Rey
Serial: ELR014
Date of Manufacture: 2000
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Royal Blue Frame with Factory Bright Stainless Slide
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3-Dot White Combat Sights
Stock/Grips: Pearlite with Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped "El Rey." The right side is stamped "GOVERNMENT MODEL."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts. It is still in use by some units today and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates, including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation from the Colt Custom Shop. Distributor Lew Horton ordered a whole series of limited edition 1911 variants known to collectors as the “El Series.”
These pistols were chambered for .38 Super and made with various trims. Most of them were built on Bright Stainless slides and frames. This particular pistol, called "El Rey", is marked with "El Rey" on the left side of the slide and "COLT GOVERNMENT" on the right side of the slide. It has a Royal Blue Frame with Factory Bright Stainless Slide. The rest of the pistol has legally required maker and serial markings, with the remaining parts polished so bright that you could use the gun as a mirror for shaving. The .38 Super cartridge uses speed, not size, to make a dent in the history of ammunition development. Although eventually overshadowed by the .357 Magnum, this caliber toes the line between obsolete and nostalgic, but when added to a firearm like this shiny Colt Custom El Rey, you have a winning combination. If you're in the market for a new 1911 or a limited edition to add to your Colt collection, this is a great pistol to consider!
Contents:
This example comes with the original Colt boxes, including the light blue box and white outer sleeve with the matching label, factory paperwork, 1 magazine, and the lock 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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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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.
Additional Details
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