IAI Irwindale Arms Inc Javelina Hunting Model 10mm 7 Inch Longslide 1911
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $3,990.00
The IAI Javelina Hunting Model is one of the more distinctive longslide 1911 variants produced during the early resurgence of the 10mm Auto cartridge. Built by Irwindale Arms Incorporated in the early 1990s, the Javelina combines classic 1911 controls with a 7 inch longslide configuration and compensator, creating a powerful and flat shooting platform designed with hunting and field use in mind.
Identification
MMA#: 260109EO034
Make: I.A.I., Irwindale Arms Incorporated
Model: Javelina, Hunting Model
Serial Number: J00673
Year of Manufacture: 1990 to 1991
Caliber: 10mm Auto
Action Type: Single Action, Semi Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length:
7 inches proper
8 1/4 inches to the end of the installed compensator
Sights and Configuration
The front sight is a serrated ramped blade fixed to the slide’s solid rib. The rear sight is a serrated Millett square notch, adjustable for windage and elevation, pinned to the rib.
The extended slide and compensator add weight out front, helping tame recoil from the full power 10mm cartridge and providing a longer sight radius for improved precision.
Grip and Stock Condition
The pistol is fitted with a textured black rubber wraparound grip featuring IAI medallions. There is light handling wear but no rips or tears.
Overall, the grips rate in Fine to Excellent condition.
Finish and Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
This handgun retains approximately 93 percent of its metal finish. The matte stainless surfaces show rubs and scuffs that have resulted in small smooth spots. There are draglines, light edge thinning, and standard operational wear.
Screw heads are sharp and markings are clear. Overall, the pistol rates in Fine condition.
Bore Condition
The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. In the writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Mechanics
The action functions correctly. The slide moves smoothly with slight play to the frame, typical of many longslide 1911 variants intended for field use. The pistol was not test fired. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be desired to meet personal maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories
Includes three Colt 8 round magazines.
Our Assessment
The Javelina is essentially a longslide evolution of the classic 1911 pattern, retaining familiar controls such as the left side thumb safety, grip safety, and slide stop, while adding a skeletonized trigger with over travel adjustment and adjustable rear sight.
The 10mm Auto cartridge, originally championed by Col. Jeff Cooper, was designed to offer flatter trajectory and greater energy than the .45 ACP. Though its popularity fluctuated over the decades, it has remained a favorite among 1911 enthusiasts and shooters who appreciate its performance for hunting and defensive applications.
Production of the Javelina Longslide was limited, with IAI manufacturing these models from 1990 to 1991 and AMT briefly continuing production in 1992. Examples have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly in solid mechanical condition.
This stainless 10mm longslide remains in Fine condition with a strong bore and correct mechanics. For collectors of 10mm 1911 variants or shooters seeking a distinctive longslide platform, this Javelina stands out as a notable example from the early modern era of the cartridge’s revival.
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