Colt M45A1 ($1900) REDUCED

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Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago (Edited)

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From what I understand there are 4 versions of this pistol.
#1- actual USMC issue
#2- decommissioned USMC "X" Pistol
#3- Colt custom shop
#4- This pistol, which is exactly the same as the USMC version but made for the civilian market.
I'm sure there are members here who know much more than I do about this gun and I welcome any input especially if I am wrong about any of the above points.
I acquired this pistol locally from the second owner and it was sold new by my local FFL. I don't believe it has seen heavy usage based on the lack of wear on friction areas. I bought it, cleaned it and shot a few mags. It was accurate and had no functional issues. I'm happy to answer any questions I can and provide additional pictures. Price includes shipping and insurance from my FFL to yours. Prefer Certified Check or USPS money order.

Pistol only, no box etc.

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5pt56

· #2 · 4 mo ago

There is actually a #4.1 which is the same as #4 but with a different finish. The 4.1 is cerakoted in FDE. Also could say there is a #1.1 also cerakoted and issued.

Yours is IMO the more desirable finish under #4.

Great price and someone should buy quickly before I decide I need a 2nd one.

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huggytree

· #3 · 4 mo ago

Is there a mark behind the trigger - left side from the slide stop/reassembly? I see it in 1 pic but not another.

Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #4 · 4 mo ago

Very light mark, I'll get another pic.

huggytree

· #5 · 4 mo ago

Pm sent. A request for a FaceTime to see the gun

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Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #6 · 4 mo ago

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Idiot mark visible only when lit from a certain angle.

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Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #7 · 4 mo ago

huggytree said:
Pm sent. A request for a FaceTime to see the gun

As a boomer I am somewhat technologically incompetent. However my wife can help me with it when she gets home about 5:30.

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Karl Beining

· #8 · 4 mo ago

FWIW, Eastwood is 100% G2G, my recent Colt purchase from him was handled perfectly, and easily as nice as he said it was.

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Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #9 · 4 mo ago

Still available at this time.

DrJohnson17

· #10 · 4 mo ago

Paging @OctopusHighball

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NIU2009

· #11 · 4 mo ago

Awesome gun at a great price. This is the more desirable version #4 finish in my opinion.

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Colthog

· #12 · 4 mo ago

These are great Colt 1911s. This is the Decobond PVD coated model, the cerakote model sure was awfully ugly.

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wats6831

· #13 · 4 mo ago

What does the NM on the barrel stamp mean?

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huggytree

· #14 · 4 mo ago

National match

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mlg

· #15 · 4 mo ago

Great gun with a touch of history

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OctopusHighball

· #16 · 4 mo ago

These are great guns! I've recorded more than 20 variations over the years, Colt has released these in a whole bunch of different finishes, colors and of course, the "USMC" vs. "M45A1" roll mark. This variation is the standard production line version, which with the exception of the roll mark is identical to the last batch received by the Marine Corp. I agree with a previous poster that this is the more desirable finish from a functional standpoint, the Decobond is way more durable than the Cerakote on these. Around this serial number it started shipping with one black Wilson Combat mag, and one silver, so it doesn't surprise me to see this one pictured with the silver mag.

GLWS Eastwoodfan!

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Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #17 · 4 mo ago

OctopusHighball said:
These are great guns! I've recorded more than 20 variations over the years, Colt has released these in a whole bunch of different finishes, colors and of course, the "USMC" vs. "M45A1" roll mark. This variation is the standard production line version, which with the exception of the roll mark is identical to the last batch received by the Marine Corp. I agree with a previous poster that this is the more desirable finish from a functional standpoint, the Decobond is way more durable than the Cerakote on these. Around this serial number it started shipping with one black Wilson Combat mag, and one silver, so it doesn't surprise me to see this one pictured with the silver mag.

GLWS Eastwoodfan!

Thanks for the expert analysis, you're the go to guy on these pistols.

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SW1911302

· #18 · 4 mo ago

Right gun, wrong time

. GLWS..

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Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #19 · 4 mo ago

Reduced to $2000

Eastwoodfan

Discussion Starter · #20 · 4 mo ago

Reduced to $1900

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