Colt Clark Custom Long Heavy Slide 1911, Blue 6″ Full Rib Semi-Auto Target Pistol, MFD 1972 .45 ACP

SOLD FOR: $1,500.00
LSB#: 180906KG08

Make: Colt Frame, Clark Custom Slide

Model: Custom Long Heavy Slide 1911

Serial Number: 70G30747

Year of Manufacture: 1972 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Semi-Automatic pistol with detachable magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “”Clark” LONG HEAVY SLIDE .45 / SHREVEPORT, LA.”, the bottom, inside of the slide is marked “747” and “4 73”. The right of the full-length rib attached to the top of the slide is marked “BO-MAR / PAT.”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and with the serial number. The right of the trigger guard is marked “S”, the left is marked “3” at the front and “VP” in triangle at the rear.

Barrel Length: 6”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a patridge style blade integral to the serrated rib screwed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a Bomar square notch adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the rear of the rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with silver-colored eagle medallions in their centers. The grips have no notable damage, only light handling wear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: The slide’s finish is original to Clark Custom. The frame is likely original.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The slide has wear at the front edge on the bottom with a line of faint discoloration around the front where the slide has been extended. The frame has a few scattered light marks and handling wear in the front and backstrap with sharp stippling on the fronstrap and mainspring housing. The grip safety is also mostly worn to white from handling. The thumb-safety has handling wear. The barrel bushing has two punch marks on its indexing lug. There is light-moderate operational wear on the slide and frame rails, hammer, grip safety and barrel. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The pin heads are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition as customized.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. The slide to frame fit is quite tight. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 7-round magazine with floorplate marked “COLT / 45 AUTO” and with vertical red lines painted on each side of the body. The magazine has operational wear on the body, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Very Good overall condition.

Our Assessment: Built on a Colt Series ’70 Government frame and with Colt’s slide, this pistol went to Clark’s Custom and has a number of upgrades over the standard Government model including extended slide and 6″ barrel, adjustable target sights on its heavy, full-length rib, and frontstrap stippling. The slide weld job is typical of Clark Custom’s quality with the weld-line faintly visible. This is a beautiful long-slide that would make a great pistol for bowling-pin matches, Steel Challenge or just recreational target shooting. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale in California. This handgun CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. All cartridge firing handguns (even C&R’s and antiques) sold to a California resident must be DROS’d. This does not apply to out of state residents.

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