Rare Factory Experimental Zirconium Plated SIG Sauer Inc. Model 1911 Spartan Gold Semi-Automatic Pistol with SIG Sauer Letter and Cases

A true one-of-one SIG Sauer collectible, this 2011-manufactured .45 AUTO pistol is documented by factory letter as the only example produced with an experimental full Zirconium plate finish on all surfaces. With SIG Sauer provenance, unique finish history, custom grips, and both factory and display cases included, it stands out as an exceptional centerpiece for an advanced collection.

• Manufactured in 2011
• Includes a SIG Sauer factory letter:
  • Dated May 1, 2012
  • Signed by Richard J. Morovitz of SIG Sauer’s commercial sales team
  • Lists this pistol by serial number
  • Confirms it was manufactured with an experimental full Zirconium plate finish on all surfaces
  • States the experimental finish was too costly to implement on a production scale
  • Documents this pistol as the sole example of its type produced
• Chambered in .45 AUTO
• Barrel chamber hood is marked “.45 AUTO/SIGARMS”
• Slide markings:
  • SIG Sauer name on the left side
  • Model designation on the left side
• Frame markings:
  • Two-line SIG Sauer Inc. address on the right side
  • Serial number on the right side
• Sighting system:
  • White-dot fixed blade front sight
  • Adjustable notch rear sight
• Frame and control features:
  • Checkered front strap for a secure grip surface
  • Checkered slide catch
  • Flat mainspring housing
  • Serrated long trigger
  • Magazine release
  • Ambidextrous thumb safeties for right- or left-handed operation
  • Skeletonized hammer
• Grips:
  • Custom Hogue smooth black synthetic grips
  • Embossed Spartan helmet on each side
  • Spartan helmet accents are gold color filled
• Included accessories and presentation items:
  • SIG Sauer plastic hard case
  • Hard case has a matching numbered end label
  • Additional case label dated “08-DEC-2011”
  • Extra magazine
  • Glass-paneled SIG Sauer hardwood display case
• Collector significance:
  • Factory-documented one-of-one experimental finish pistol
  • Full Zirconium plate finish on all surfaces makes it highly distinctive
  • Provenance directly from SIG Sauer adds confidence and desirability
  • The included display case enhances its appeal as a presentation-grade collectible