Colt Custom Shop Government Model U.S.M.C. Marked M45A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

A standout Colt Custom Shop collectible, this civilian version of the U.S. Marine Corps Close Quarters Battle Pistol mirrors the sidearm issued to elite Marine units including MARSOC, MEUSOC, and Force Recon. Its original “COLT***USMC” roll mark—later changed at the request of the Corps—makes this an especially desirable early-production variant for Colt, military, and modern 1911 collectors.

• Colt Custom Shop civilian version of the United States Marine Corps Close Quarters Battle Pistol
• Based on the pistol issued to:
  • MARSOC
  • MEUSOC
  • Force Recon units
• Features the original Colt model roll-stamping:
  • “COLT***USMC”
• Important collector distinction:
  • The “COLT***USMC” marking was later changed at the request of the Marine Corps
  • Later production uses the standard “COLT***M45A1” marking
  • This earlier USMC-marked version is especially desirable to collectors
• Right side of the frame is marked:
  • “U.S.”
• Equipped with Trijicon three-dot night sights for fast, high-visibility sight alignment
• Extended ambidextrous thumb safety for left- or right-handed operation
• Beavertail grip safety for improved control and comfort
• Skeletonized hammer
• Lanyard loop on the mainspring housing, in keeping with military-style service use
• Includes the full accompanying factory package:
  • Matching factory shipping box
  • Colt factory Pelican hard case
  • Manual
  • Test target
  • Lock
  • Cleaning kit

Combining Colt Custom Shop build quality, elite Marine Corps service heritage, the scarce original “COLT***USMC” roll mark, and a complete factory accessory package, this pistol is a highly appealing modern military 1911 collectible.