Manufactured c. 2010, this appears to be an early prototype of Colt's World War I reproduction Model 1911 pistol with an extremely rare stainless steel finish. It is likely that this pistol was a pre-production test of the stainless steel finish which never made it to full production. The "SS2" serial number on the right of the frame of this pistol indicates that likely relatively few were manufactured during the prototype phase. The consignor states this is one of only two manufactured in stainless steel. Includes the original shipping box (matching serial number, but finish listed as "carbonia blue"), Colt blue box, Kraft style box hand numbered to the gun, and two extra magazines.

Excellent, with a few scattered light scuffs on the right side of the slide and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The boxes are very fine.