Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Essex/Colt/Clark Custom 1911!
This example features a well known aftermarket Essex Arms Corp. frame with a desirable Series 70 Colt slide and barrel that has been reworked to a "Clark" Heavy Slide!
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This example features a well known aftermarket Essex Arms Corp. frame with a desirable Series 70 Colt slide and barrel that has been reworked to a "Clark" Heavy Slide!
Click here to view our other Live Auctions!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Essex/Colt/Clark
Model: Custom 1911
Serial: 39563
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" "Clark" Heavy Slide
Optics/Sights: Patridge Style Blade Front with Bomar Square Notch Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Wood with Stippled Front and Back Grip Strap
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the slide is roll marked in three lines "COLT'S MKIV/SERIES '70 / GOVERNMENT MODEL / 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER". The right side of the barrel is rollmarked "COLT'S GOVERNMENT MODEL" and engraved ""Clark" HEAVY SLIDE / KEITHVILLE, LA. 71047". The right side of the frame is marked ESSEX ARMS CORP. / ISLAND POND, VT.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Essex originally started making their cast frames at their facility in Island Pond, Vermont. They started in the 1970s. They always used 4140 steel (which is good). After that the needed machine work was performed manually on multiple machines with dedicated jigs. They had some problems in their early years. Sometimes it was a casting issue, sometimes a machining issue. Some people have had Essex frames that they couldn't use without extensive work, some dropped right in and have 100,000 round on them. In other words, you either got a good one or a bad one! In their mid to later years at the Island Pond facility these bugs were reportedly corrected. They do have a solid reputation for being very durable, unless of course you got a bad earlier one (the early period lasted a few years!). Unfortunately, some of the retailers that sold Essex frames had so much inventory on hand you could buy a "new" one that was actually an early-production frame, while the product leaving the factory had been improved for several years already.
Clark Custom Guns, Inc. specializes in new custom gun builds, customizations and repairs of the 1911, Smith & Wesson Model 41, various Revolvers, Ruger 22 rifles and the exclusive custom AR-15 Gator. They pride themselves on their superior quality in everything they do. The Clark guns have been used in the competition shooting arena for decades, claiming numerous national and world championships as well as several world records.
Condition:
This example is in EXCELLENT condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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: Custom 1911
Serial: 39563
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" "Clark" Heavy Slide
Optics/Sights: Patridge Style Blade Front with Bomar Square Notch Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Wood with Stippled Front and Back Grip Strap
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the slide is roll marked in three lines "COLT'S MKIV/SERIES '70 / GOVERNMENT MODEL / 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER". The right side of the barrel is rollmarked "COLT'S GOVERNMENT MODEL" and engraved ""Clark" HEAVY SLIDE / KEITHVILLE, LA. 71047". The right side of the frame is marked ESSEX ARMS CORP. / ISLAND POND, VT.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Essex originally started making their cast frames at their facility in Island Pond, Vermont. They started in the 1970s. They always used 4140 steel (which is good). After that the needed machine work was performed manually on multiple machines with dedicated jigs. They had some problems in their early years. Sometimes it was a casting issue, sometimes a machining issue. Some people have had Essex frames that they couldn't use without extensive work, some dropped right in and have 100,000 round on them. In other words, you either got a good one or a bad one! In their mid to later years at the Island Pond facility these bugs were reportedly corrected. They do have a solid reputation for being very durable, unless of course you got a bad earlier one (the early period lasted a few years!). Unfortunately, some of the retailers that sold Essex frames had so much inventory on hand you could buy a "new" one that was actually an early-production frame, while the product leaving the factory had been improved for several years already.
Clark Custom Guns, Inc. specializes in new custom gun builds, customizations and repairs of the 1911, Smith & Wesson Model 41, various Revolvers, Ruger 22 rifles and the exclusive custom AR-15 Gator. They pride themselves on their superior quality in everything they do. The Clark guns have been used in the competition shooting arena for decades, claiming numerous national and world championships as well as several world records.
Condition:
This example is in EXCELLENT condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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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