Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this limited edition semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt El Offical!
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This example is a Lew Horton special edition that was manufactured in 1998 with a total of 450 produced, making them quite rare and collectible! This particular example bears the serial #ELOF186, making it number 186 out of the 450 produced!
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 whatsoever to indicate otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government "El Official"
Serial: ELOF186
Date of manufacture: 1998
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Royal Blue and 24k Gold plated accents
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3-White dot sights
Stock/Grips: Genuine ivory grips with Colt medallions
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 “EL OFFICIAL” is adorned on the slide. 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 nostalgic, but add it to a firearm like this Colt Custom El Official, and you have a winning combination. If you’re looking for a new limited edition 1911 to add to a Colt collection, this is a perfect example.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box, a pair of Genuine ivory grips, and a manual! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence whatsoever 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.
Model: Government "El Official"
Serial: ELOF186
Date of manufacture: 1998
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Royal Blue and 24k Gold plated accents
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 3-White dot sights
Stock/Grips: Genuine ivory grips with Colt medallions
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 “EL OFFICIAL” is adorned on the slide. 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 nostalgic, but add it to a firearm like this Colt Custom El Official, and you have a winning combination. If you’re looking for a new limited edition 1911 to add to a Colt collection, this is a perfect example.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box, a pair of Genuine ivory grips, and a manual! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence whatsoever 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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