Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. This announcement no doubt delighted the tried-and-true 1911 supporters in the military. My old unit carried them on special operations missions around the world for a couple of years and then completed the en masse switch to the Glock 19 that had been occurring gradually even before the Colts adoption. Normally his 1911 lectures are held during downtime at the range when he is repairing his 1911. Genuine Marine Corps M45A1 Coltsused by Marine Raiders and Force Reconnaissancewere decommissioned and became available on the civilian market complete with their original packaging and letters of authenticity. The feed ramp on theM45A1is polished and coated to make the surface extremely smooth. 0. And despite the price, the M45A1 CQB is definitely going to become a must-have for dedicated collectors and die-hard aficionados of John Moses Browning's quintessential workhorse on this side of the Big Pond. Maybe they are worried theyll run out of hand grenades? The thumb safeties are ambidextrous and slightly larger than the original 1911 thumb safeties. Two Wilson Combat magazines. The pistols are exceptional purely as shooters, and scarce and significant for several military and historic reasons. That cartridge didnt cycle my gun either. Description. Particularly for specialized 1911 collectors, a pistol with the history and background of the Colt M45A1 CQBP is a must-have. THIS IS A VERY ARE PISTOL, THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND SELDOM COME UP FOR SALE. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Model O1070CQB is the Custom Shop version with tuned trigger and oversized fitted barrel, green Pelican case, Otis cleaning kit, test target, and two Wilson 7-round magazines. Which do you guys would think would be more desirable down the line.. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I fired representative groups from a rest with several loads rather than the full five-group protocol typically used in product reviews in order to minimize the rounds and wear on the Colt. The Marine Corps is aware of this yet opted for steel, so consequently the CQBP does not use any MIM parts. Every piece of steel in theM45A1is machined to specific tolerances and tested to the specifications put forth by the United States Marine Corps. These particular pistols only had the USMC rollmark during the early production. Description: COLT USMC MARKED M45A1, Cerakote blue box edition, slide has the very rare USMC rollmark. Most of the time standing slow fire at 25 yds. An identical version coming off the same assembly line was sold to the civilian market. As much as its dress may change, this is still John Moses Browning's old reliable battlehorse. How did the pistols get to market? My only experience with a military .45 was at AFROTC summer training. The M45A1 has the traditional military lanyard loop in the flat, serrated mainspring housing. They were certainly the genuine article, with the exception that Colt had marked through the large USMC on the slide with a laser-etched X to signify the decommissioning. Due to wear and tear of the MEU(SOC) pistols and increasing numbers of Marine personnel in Force Recon and MARSOC, the U.S. Marines are looking commercially for replacements. USMC Colt Custom Shop, Pelican case - might be as high as 800 made. Based on the classic 1911, which has served the United States since 1911, the M45A1 CQBP continues the tradition of having John Brownings. [10], The final units as issued to MCSOCOM Det-1 are the Kimber ICQBs with SureFire Integrated Military Pistol Light (IMPL), Dawson Precision rail, Gemtech TRL Tactical Retention Lanyards based upon the jury-rigged telephone cord versions, modified Safariland 6004 holsters, Simonich G-10 Gunner Grips manufactured by Simonich Knives and Strider Knives replaced the original Pachmayr rubber grips, and Wilson Combat's '47D' 8-round magazines. The civilian M45A1 is not currently in the Colt catalog, but theres a good chance it will be offered again as Colt tends to rotate model numbers in and out of production from time to time. The one-of-a-kind markings are all there. See also [ edit] All three versions have serial numbers ending in the EGA serial suffix (for the Corps iconic eagle, globe and anchor insignia), the U.S. markings, and the small set of numbers and CQBP denoting the official description of Close Quarters Battle Pistol.. External enhanced hammer, automatic firing pin safety, Ambidextrous frame-mounted manual safety, extended beavertail grip safety, 127 mm / 5" National Match barrel All M45A1s are currently marked COLT***M45A1 and have a darker, flat dark earth Ion Bond type finish referred to by Colt as Decobond. At more than 100 years old, theres undeniable attraction to the John Moses Browning design, even brand new ones with elegant upgrades that enhance performance without compromising his vision. Out of stock. THESE PISTOLS WERE BUILT FOR THE USMC BY NOVAK FOR COLT, AND THERE WERE NOT MANY MADE. The Picatinny accessories rail is machined on the slide, Colt's M45A1 comes with a 5" National Match barrel, The sample of this pictures mounts Trijicon night sights. Any assistance is much appreciated. (LogOut/ Over the years Ive built quite a few custom rifles on Remington 700 actions. A close-up of the rear portion of the gun with its hammer cocked. Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Colt M45A1: A Modernized M1911 For The Marines. $ 6,900 This is very unique and very rare COLT 1911 USMC ROLLMARK U.S. MARINES M45A1 SEMPER FI FDE. XTP 1.47" Nosler 185-gr. Quick view Add to Cart. It was largely (maybe entirely) unannounced and seemed odd, or even suspect, but there was a factory letter from Colt to guarantee authenticity. Note the X through the USMC marking. While Maj. Butler might be taken aback by the tritium capsules in the M45A1s sights or perhaps a mounted SureFire light, it is likely that he could operate and fieldstrip the new USMC Colt with no difficulty. There were only 20 of these made and this one is the 17th of the series. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. JHP handload 1.20" Wilson Combat 200-gr. all 1911 type pistols still used by its special operation units would be replaced by the Glock 19, eyeing the Glock 19 as the next standard service pistol, Extrema Ratio 25 years: Misericordia Desert, IWA OutdoorClassics 2023: highlights on a revolutionary edition, Chiappa Firearms M6 X-Caliber: the survival rifle coming from the sky, Safety recall for Smith & Wesson M&P-9 and M&P-380 Shield EZ pistols, Kel-Tec KSG410, the small-caliber bull-pup pump shotgun. Colt offered a modified version of their O1980RG (Rail Gun) pistol, which is derived from their existing XSE line of 1911-style pistols with a desert sand-colored surface treatment and Novak night sights. The Colt M45A1 is the new USMC service pistol. The MEU(SOC) pistol, ("Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) (MEU(SOC))") officially designated the M45 MEUSOC,[5] is a magazine-fed, recoil-operated, single-action, semiautomatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. This handgun has never been fired! Colt also offers a custom shop civilian model to achieve higher accuracy; but the Marine issue model is the production grade pistol. Colt has not published the quantities of the EGA suffix pistols that were issued, at least not in any list Ive been able to find. THESE PISTOLS WERE BUILT FOR THE USMC BY NOVAK FOR COLT, AND THERE WERE NOT MANY MADE. A case of 230 grain Winchester ball, and a few cardboard targets and I was ready. Fast forward twenty years and Im at the same dealer, picking up some transfers and he shows me a Colt M45A1. Colt AR15A4. Colt also offers a custom shop civilian model to achieve higher accuracy; but the Marine issue model is the production grade pistol. Hello - I am looking at 2 Colts - one is the Colt M45A1 (custom shop w/ green pelican case) and the other is the Colt M45A1 with the USMC roll marks. [2], In 2012, the Marine Corps awarded Colt a contract for up to 12,000 M45A1 pistols with an initial order of 4036 pistols. I overlooked that the fit for a gun, that cost me $1,600 plus tax ($1,748 total), was similar to a $800 gun. On July 20, 2012, the Colt 1911 Rail Gun was selected and won a contract to initially deliver 4,000 pistols for MARSOC and Force Recon. The pistols with no front strap checkering are production line guns. Thats because at 40 oz., it is heavy. I've been looking for holsters for mine. When Remington offered a [], 1911 Rear sight installation (Novak style cut) Aftermarket sights are a common upgrade on 1911 pistols. Fit and finish were OK, but the Marines use it, so that is worth the premium. There were only 20 of these made and this one is the 17th of the series. I finally got my .45 10 years after I retired. [9] The frame is inspected and reused if it is still within military specifications. [18] Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association. ) For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There is slight movement and a feel of roll through the break, but I wouldnt necessarily call it creep in a negative sense. Edit to add: there are some NRA guns in that serial range, see if anything is laser engraved on the gun itself. USMC O1070M45 regular production, blue box - unknown how many released, probably less than the pelican cased version. When I sat down to write this story, I did my best to research the quantities of each type of pistol made and to get an idea of what might be available. Colt CR6940. At any given time, one or two may show up on Gunbroker.com with prices that would only appeal to collectors. Desert tan Decobond finish, $1,699.00 (MSRP U.S.A.) While the Colt Model 601 was the first AR-15 to be mass-produced, there were several design variations that came before during the platform's development. These decommissioned Colts will continue to be a hot item among both shooters and collectors for the foreseeable future. Southeast Guns 2023. Genuine Marine Corps M45A1 Coltsused by Marine Raiders and Force Reconnaissancewere decommissioned and became available on the civilian market complete with their original packaging and. M45A1 MARINE PISTOL. The finish is a bit slick which is offset by the rather deep cocking serrations both front and rear on the slide. The first contract, as published on July 20, 2012, bound Colt to deliver 4,000 samples initially, and up to 12,000 samples in the following years; the contract was said to be worth $22.5 million to Colt. Sold WALTHER PPK RARE EAGLE F DURALUMINUM, Pre98 Antiques Military Firearms Collecting Outlook for 2020.