The Colt Government Model is a single action semi automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, built on the classic M1911 platform designed by John Moses Browning. The pistol operates on a short recoil, locked breech system with a tilting barrel and link. In 2022, a limited production run of 500 Colonel Colt edition pistols was produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company for Davidson's, featuring gold inlaid artwork, scroll engraving, and a national match barrel.

This example is number 128 of 500, model number 01911C-SS-SCS. The pistol features a high polished stainless steel finish and is fitted with a national match barrel. The right side of the slide features a gold inlaid Colt Onion Dome logo at the rear and gold inlaid text reading "COLT'S PATENT FIREARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A". The left side of the slide features a gold inlaid Rampant Colt at the rear and a gold inlaid "COLT" logo. The top of the slide features a gold inlaid "COLT'S ARMORY HARTFORD CONN." emblem and a gold inlaid bust of Samuel Colt with the inscription "GOD CREATED MAN / COLONEL COLT MADE THEM EQUAL". The slide features scroll engraving throughout. The pistol is fitted with white Pearlite grips with gold inlaid Rampant Colts and fixed front and rear iron sights. Accompanied by one magazine, an additional set of checkered wood grips, original box, and paperwork.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Colt's Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut
• Model: 1911 Government Model, Colonel Colt Edition (01911C-SS-SCS)
• Edition Number: 128 of 500
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Action: Single action, semi automatic, short recoil operated (Series 70)
• Barrel: 5 inches, national match
• Frame: Stainless steel, high polished
• Slide: Stainless steel, high polished, scroll engraved, gold inlaid markings
• Grips: White Pearlite with gold inlaid Rampant Colts (additional checkered wood grips included)
• Sights: Fixed front blade, fixed rear
• Safety: Frame mounted thumb safety, grip safety
• Magazine: One 7-round magazine