This is the Colt Custom Shop civilian version of the United States Marine Corps Close Quarters Battle Pistol issued to MARSOC, MEUSOC and Force Recon units. The included factory letter lists this pistol as chambered in .45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel, desert tan Cerakoted Stainless finish, desert camouflage G10 grips, front and rear slide serrations, long solid aluminum trigger, an enhanced hammer with elongated slit, upswept beavertail grip safety with palm swell, ambidextrous safety, National match barrel, Mil-Std-1913 accessory rail, flat serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop, Novak three dot night sights, and two 7 round Wilson Combat magazines when shipped to Connecticut Sporting Arms LLC in North Branford, Connecticut for Colt VP of Operations Ron Belcourt on October 1, 2018 in a shipment of one consecutive pair, the other of which is available in the previous lot. Features the original Colt roll-stamping for the model of "COLT***USMC" which the factory letter notes was discontinued from commercial sale on May 1, 2014. This marking was later changed at the request of the Corps to the standard "COLT***M45A1" marking currently in production. Includes an extra Wilson Combat magazine, cleaning kit, and Pelican case with the shipping box.

Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original Desert Tan Cerakote finish with light handling evidence, a few tiny flakes, and sharp grip texture. Mechanically excellent.