Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Custom Shop “EL CEN” Government Model!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt Custom Shop
Model: “EL CEN” Government
Serial: ELCEN8589
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Bright Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: White Dot Blade Front / Two White Dot Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Double Diamond Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, 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”.
The pistols were made with a variety of different trims, but were chambered for .38 Super and most were built on Bright Stainless slides and frames. It appears that there was an over-run of these parts and this “ELCEN” is adorned only with the marking “COLT CUSTOM” on the slide. The remainder of the pistol has legally required maker and serial markings with the rest polished so bright 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. Eventually overshadowed by the .357 Magnum, this caliber toes the line between obsolete and nostaligic, but add it to a firearm like this shiny Colt Custom EL CEN and you have a winning combination. If you’re looking for a new 1911, a limited edition to add to a Colt collection, or a new BBQ gun, this is a great pistol.
Contents:
This gun will ship with the factory labeled box, the blue Colt box, and all other contents pictured above! The condition is what we believe to be New Old Stock, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever!
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: “EL CEN” Government
Serial: ELCEN8589
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Bright Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: White Dot Blade Front / Two White Dot Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Double Diamond Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, 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”.
The pistols were made with a variety of different trims, but were chambered for .38 Super and most were built on Bright Stainless slides and frames. It appears that there was an over-run of these parts and this “ELCEN” is adorned only with the marking “COLT CUSTOM” on the slide. The remainder of the pistol has legally required maker and serial markings with the rest polished so bright 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. Eventually overshadowed by the .357 Magnum, this caliber toes the line between obsolete and nostaligic, but add it to a firearm like this shiny Colt Custom EL CEN and you have a winning combination. If you’re looking for a new 1911, a limited edition to add to a Colt collection, or a new BBQ gun, this is a great pistol.
Contents:
This gun will ship with the factory labeled box, the blue Colt box, and all other contents pictured above! The condition is what we believe to be New Old Stock, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever!
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.
Additional Details
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