Custom Colt Government Model Series 70 .38 Super 5 Inch 1911 CA PPT
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $2,675.00
Identification
MMA#: 250718BE016
Make: Colt
Model: Custom Government Model Series 70, 01911C-SS38
Serial Number: GV067668
Year of Manufacture: 2010s to 2020s
Caliber: .38 Super
Action Type: Single Action semi-automatic pistol fed by removable magazine
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Sights / Optics
The front sight is a ramped blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch unit dovetailed to the slide. The setup is straightforward and traditional, consistent with a classic Government Model pattern pistol.
Stock / Grip Configuration & Condition
The grips are two-piece checkered wood with double diamonds. They show no notable wear or damage. Overall grip condition: Excellent.
Finish & Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Brushed nickel with gold-colored controls
Finish Originality: Original to customization
This pistol retains approximately 96 percent of its customized finish. A portion of the finish has flaked from the bottom front edge of the slide and from the rear face of the slide. There are also freckles of erosion beneath the finish on the bottom and sides of the dust cover. Screw heads remain sharp and markings are clear. Overall condition: Fine as customized.
Bore & Mechanics
Bore Condition: Bright with sharp rifling and no noted erosion. Rated 10 out of 10.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol was built without a firing pin block safety, in keeping with Series 70 style configuration. The pistol was not test fired. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be desired before use.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories
Included are the serial matching factory case, factory paperwork including the manual, and one 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment
Colt’s Government Model has remained relevant for well over a century because the original 1911 design continues to balance reliability, shootability, and an excellent trigger system better than most service pistols that followed it. While later production guns introduced modern manufacturing methods and optional safety changes, the Series 70 style remains especially attractive to those who prefer the classic configuration without a firing pin block.
This example pairs that familiar setup with a National Match barrel, classic double-diamond wood grips, and a custom brushed nickel finish accented by gold-colored controls. Chambered in .38 Super, it offers a cartridge long appreciated for its flat trajectory, light recoil, and strong following among 1911 enthusiasts. In Fine condition as customized and complete with its original case, this pistol would make a strong addition to a Colt collection or serve as an eye-catching shooter for someone who appreciates a more personalized Government Model.
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