Description One of only 1064 Colt 1911 45 ACP KIT pistols produced. These guns were produced as the US military and custom gunsmiths were requesting 1911 pistols that could be customized for target builds. These kits shipped to the Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning and to Gunsmiths such as Giles and Clark Custom. Dates of produced between 1964 and 1972. This example features a blued steel frame with checkered wood grips. Stippled front strap and mainspring housing. Frame mounted manual thumb safety and grip depression Safety. Blued serrated slide marked “COLT .45 ACP KIT” with Rampant Colt logo. Mounted serrated slide rib with adjustable rear sight and fixed front blade. 5″ Barrel marked “.45 ACP KIT”. Must ship to a FFL or C&R holder. Condition: Good/Very good with some scratches, sharp edge wear, and general handling wear. Some spots of finish thinning on the contact points. Some spots of finish patina. Some small spotting of metal oxidation. Bright and clean bore with strong visible rifling. Barrel Length: 5″ Serial: 00748-B Manufacturer: COLT Caliber: .45 ACP Year-Range 1964-1972 Book# 06240