#1999 • (CR) "Lettered" Colt Government Experimental 1911

Part of 10/16/26 Premier Firearms Auction (live auction by PA Auction Center)

Location: East Earl, PA

High bid $3,200.00

Status: Sold

Here is a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Colt history: a Factory Lettered Colt Model 1911 Government Experimental pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Here is a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Colt history: a Factory Lettered Colt Model 1911 Government Experimental pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Formerly part of the Colt Engineering Archive Collection, this is believed to be one of only a few Colt Government Experimental pistols available on the open market today. Features: Front blade and rear dovetailed notch sights, finely serrated hammer, thumb safety, and slide release, thumb and grip safeties, finely serrated magazine release and recoil spring plug, unusual cross-checkered trigger, smooth front and rear grip straps, lanyard ring on the butt, (1) steel magazine, right checkered brown plastic grip and left vintage-style checkered grip with Rampant Colt monogram, "Experimental Gun" with Colt's serpentine-style logo etched into the metal, hinged-lid wooden display case, and original factory letter. Barrel Length: 5". SN: GX7136. Condition: Very Good. Excellent mirror-bright bore with a strong, smooth working action. Rifling remains crisp and well-defined. The pistol retains approximately 92%+ of its original blued finish, showing only light edge wear and minor handling marks throughout. Grips are mismatched, consisting of the right-side checkered brown plastic grip and a vintage-style left grip. Magazine is clean and in good condition. Overall, the pistol exhibits only light handling wear. The wooden display case is not original to pistol but has been included for protective and display purposes. Wood case shows light wear and original locking key. NOTE: Per the accompanying factory letter, this pistol was not intended or recommended to be fired.