The Colt Classic 1911 is a .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol with a 5-inch barrel. It has a Polished Gold Engraved finish and is a Limited Production variant. The pistol holds 7 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: 1911 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Polished Gold Engraved 
   

Detailed Features 

• Polished Gold Engraved finish across the slide and frame 
• Limited Production variant of the Classic 1911 
• Full-size 5-inch barrel 
• 7-round capacity 
• Black and Gold color scheme

Owners of the Colt Classic 1911 in the Polished Gold Engraved Limited Production configuration tend to treat it as a display piece first. The finish draws attention, and most buyers pick it up knowing they are getting a collectible rather than a range workhorse.

Those who do shoot it report that it handles like any full-size 1911: the 5-inch barrel gives a long sight radius and the .45 ACP recoil is manageable in a steel-frame gun. The trigger is where opinions split. Some find it crisp out of the box; others feel it needs a professional polish before it meets 1911 expectations.

Value perception depends heavily on the buyer. Collectors willing to pay for the gold engraving see the limited-production status as worthwhile. Practical shooters often question whether the premium over a standard Colt 1911 is justified for range use alone.