This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Hurricane, West Virginia. The current bid is $2,750 and 11 bids have been placed. BidProwl's Flip Score puts it at 20/100, which scores below the median for general surplus.
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Description from HiBid
COLT GOV’T COMP SERIES 70 .45 ACP 24KT GOLD
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government Competition Series 70
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-Automatic
Barrel Length: 5"
Finish: Full 24KT Gold Plated / Master Engraved
Grips: Faux Pearl Colt Grips
One-of-a-Kind Custom Colt – Full Gold & Engraved Presentation Piece
Offered is a truly unique, one-of-one custom Colt Government Competition Series 70, presented in fully 24KT gold plating with complete coverage engraving, and built from a new-in-box factory Colt pistol.
This is not a factory variant—this is a full custom presentation-grade build, executed to create a museum-quality Colt 1911, combining modern Series 70 performance with high-end ornamental craftsmanship.
Custom Features
Full 24KT gold plating (entire firearm)
Complete full-coverage scroll engraving
Faux pearl Colt grips with striking contrast
Gold-plated controls and small parts
High-polish presentation finish throughout
Presentation
This pistol includes:
Custom glass-top display case
Colt Rampant logo etched into the glass
Original serialized Colt blue factory box
This combination makes the piece ideal for display, collection, or investment.
Condition Summary
Finish: Flawless; full gold coverage with brilliant luster
Engraving: Deep, detailed, and professionally executed
Grips: Excellent; faux pearl with Colt medallions
Bore: Pristine; unfired
Mechanical: 100%; based on new Colt platform
Overall: New condition / presentation-grade
Notable Highlights
One-of-one custom Colt 1911
Built from new Competition Series 70 platform
Full 24KT gold plating
Master-level engraving
Includes custom display case and original Colt box
High-end collector and investment piece
Collectability
Custom engraved and gold-plated Colts occupy a premium tier of the collector market, especially when:
Based on modern Colt production
Executed as a one-off build
Paired with display presentation
This piece bridges modern performance and classic presentation artistry.
Estimated Auction Hammer Range
$4,500 – $6,500
Serial Number: CCS036448
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