Description
The Colt 1911 Classic Government is a full-size Series 70 semi-automatic chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch national match barrel and classic Government profile. It pairs a blued steel frame and slide with double-diamond checkered rosewood grips for traditional 1911 styling. Fixed white-dot sights and a serrated slide provide straightforward sighting and manipulation.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .45 ACP.
- The barrel measures 5 inches and is described as a national match barrel.
- The action is a Series 70 / semi-automatic configuration.
- Built on a steel frame with a blued finish on the frame and slide.
- The barrel material and finish are listed as stainless steel (national match).
- The grips are double-diamond checkered rosewood.
- Sighted with fixed white-dot sights for uncomplicated alignment.
- The slide is described as serrated for positive manipulation.
- The overall length is listed as 8.5 inches.
- The listed weight is 35 ounces and the package includes one magazine.
This 1911 Classic Government combines period-correct lines with modern manufacturing standards, making it appropriate for target work, range use, and for collectors who favor authentic finishes and traditional controls. Its national match barrel and Series 70 operating characteristics deliver the predictable, single-action feel expected from a Government-model 1911, while the blued steel and rosewood trim present a restrained, enduring appearance.
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