1987 Colt, 1911A1 Combat Elite Series 80, 45 ACP

4.5 (668) · $ 484.00 · In stock

In 1911, the U.S. Army adopted the finest combat handgun ever fielded, the Colt Government Model of 1911, designed by John Moses Browning. The 1911 was a triumph of design and a great handgun in every sense of the word. The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985 and is widely regarded by gun historians as the best firearm design to date. Battlefield experience in World War I led to some small external changes to the M1911, completed in 1924, the new version was called the M1911A1. Today, the 1911A1 is a treasured handgun among Elite Military Units and will always hold great value with Firearm Collectors. In 1949 Colt began production of the Colt Commander, an aluminum-framed 1911 with a 4.25 barrel and a rounded hammer. It was developed in response to an Army requirement issued in 1949, for a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol, for issue to officers. In 1970, Colt introduced the all-steel Colt Combat Commander, with an optional model in satin nickel. The Colt Government Mk. IV Series 80 line of 1911A1's (1983–present): Introduced an internal firing pin safety and a new half-cock notch on the sear. This Colt 1911A1 Combat Elite MK IV Series 80 was made in 1987 and features a 5 stainless barrel, brushed stainless frame, serrated slide with Royal bluing, serrated front & rear straps, diamond checkered walnut grips, dovetailed 3-dot sights, stainless barrel bushing, round serrated hammer, beavertail grip safety and 7-round steel magazine. This gun is in beautiful condition with a couple very light scratches, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore, appears to be in good working order and comes in original box with paperwork.