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 Matadore!
The Government is the sister model to such classics as the National Match, Gold Cup Trophy, Super 38, and Commander models.
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The El Matadore Government Model is a limited edition Lew Horton Exclusive run of 500 with serial numbers ranging from ELM001 to ELM500. This example has the serial number ELM070.
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government Model “El Matadore”
Serial: ELM070
Date of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Bright Stainless with Gold Accents
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3 White Dot Sighing System, Fixed Post with White Dot Front and Drift Adjustable Rear with Two White Dots
Stock/Grips: Faux Pearl with Scrimshawed Depiction of a Matador
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped "El Matadore." The right side of the slide is stamped "GOVERNMENT MODEL."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 1911 has served the US military through multiple conflicts and is still popular today with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters. While the design has seen some updates, the basic design and fantastic trigger have remained the same for over a century. This particular variation is from the Colt Custom Shop, known as the "El Series". Lew Horton, the distributor, ordered a limited edition of 1911 variants, chambered for .38 Super, with various trims built on Bright Stainless slides and frames. This particular pistol is a Colt Government Model 1911A1 with a Brite Stainless finish, featuring Gold controls and faux-pearl grip panels with a scrimshawed depiction of a matador.
Model: Government Model “El Matadore”
Serial: ELM070
Date of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Bright Stainless with Gold Accents
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3 White Dot Sighing System, Fixed Post with White Dot Front and Drift Adjustable Rear with Two White Dots
Stock/Grips: Faux Pearl with Scrimshawed Depiction of a Matador
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped "El Matadore." The right side of the slide is stamped "GOVERNMENT MODEL."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 1911 has served the US military through multiple conflicts and is still popular today with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters. While the design has seen some updates, the basic design and fantastic trigger have remained the same for over a century. This particular variation is from the Colt Custom Shop, known as the "El Series". Lew Horton, the distributor, ordered a limited edition of 1911 variants, chambered for .38 Super, with various trims built on Bright Stainless slides and frames. This particular pistol is a Colt Government Model 1911A1 with a Brite Stainless finish, featuring Gold controls and faux-pearl grip panels with a scrimshawed depiction of a matador.
This limited edition series included about 40 different models, such as the El Jefe, El Coronel, and El Presidente, with only 500 of the El Matadore pistols produced. The pistol is adorned with the marking "El Matadore" on the left side of the slide and "COLT GOVERNMENT" on the right side, with the legally required maker and serial markings on the rest of the pistol. The .38 Super cartridge uses speed, not size, to make a dent in ammunition history. While it may be overshadowed by the .357 Magnum, this caliber adds a nostalgic touch to a firearm like the shiny Colt Custom El Cabo. If you're interested in a new 1911 or a limited edition Colt collection pistol, the El Matadore is a great option.
Contents:
This example comes with factory-labeled Colt boxes, including the light blue box with the gold Colt logo and the white-labeled outer sleeve, factory paperwork, and the lock as depicted above! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
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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