Pachmayr Signature Custom Colt Government 1911A1 1911-A1 Accurized, Bo-Mar, Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2,620
Make: Colt Series 70 Frame, Pachmayr Accurized
Model: Pachmayr Signature Model
Serial Number: 70G32083
Year of Manufacture: Frame 1970’s
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi Auto Pistol
Markings: The slide is marked “Pachmayr Signature Model” / “COLT’S GOVERNMENT MODEL” & “COLT’S MK IV SERIES ’70 / GOVERNMENT MODEL / 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 70G32083”. The left side of the frame is marked (on the frame tightener) “Pachmayr ‘ LOS ANGELES / U.S.A. / ACCURIZED / (PATENT NUMBERS…)”. There is a “P”, a “2” and the Verified Proof mark still visible on the trigger guard bows. The barrel, through the ejection port, is marked “COLT .45 AUTO / MK IV SERIES ’70”.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a windage and elevation adjustable sight by “BO-MAR”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black checkered rubber Pachmayr “Signature Model” grips. The rubber is still pliable and the checkering is still sharp. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original or As applied by Pachmayr.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, though a cleaning is needed.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are a few faint marks on the underside of the slide, ahead of the dust cover. Likewise, there is thinning in the frame rails and on the sides of the frame by the grip safety. There are only other faint and scattered surface marks. There is some marking from reassembly at the slide stop. This pistol was clearly not used much and retains the vast majority of its finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions incredibly well and is very tight. We did not fire this handgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One Italian 7-round Pachmayr magazine is included and is in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: Pachmayr is a legendary place in our industry and there was a time that if you wanted gun work done right, you took it to Pachmayr. These Signature Model guns are amongst the best turned out of the period and from the shop. Here is some of the work done to the pistol: ACCURIZED frame tightening system added, custom slide stop, custom grip safety, BO-MAR sights, ePachmayr fixed bushing… The work would be nearly impossible to duplicate today and as a result is a gun sought after by collectors and shooters alike. This one goes in the collection next to the Armand Swenson’s, Bob Chow’s, Kings Customs, Jim Hoag’s, etc…
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale in California but CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. This does not apply to out of state residents.
