This Colt is another limited edition (one of three hundred), I also have a Ruger Talo SR1911. This one, is a Colt/Talo edition of a series 70 Government Model. The finish is Royal Blue (Gloss Army Black), polished frame and slide, laser etched, minimalist markings, jeweled hammer and barrel port, and extraordinary stocks with inlaid silver Rampant Colt cloisonné. Oh man, a Colt Series 70, M1911A1 Government Model, and it's a beauty.
Out comes the VISA card, and home comes the pistol. This has been an expensive year for M1911 acquisitions for me. These opportunities keep foisting themselves upon me and cannot be ignored. Looking on GunBroker that evening, I saw another one of the 300 "Royals" at a bidding price of $2,200.00! Wow, I made money already (not really). No depreciation on this baby, I just got a 40% return on investment. That is really pretty sweet. I think this is another "safe queen".
I have plenty of M1911's to shoot, this one is so damned fine looking, that it will remain in factory new condition. I have not, and will not, rack the slide or drop the hammer on this pistol. That will be for another day, and perhaps another family member to do. Heirlooms are like that you know.
Shoot straight, and do the right thing...
Gaff
