The Colt 1911 Potro De Plata is an engraved, limited-edition 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .38 Super with a 5-inch barrel. It has a 9-round capacity and a blue finish. This is a numbered piece from a run of 500. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: 1911 Potro De Plata 
• Caliber: .38 Super 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 9 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blue 
   

Detailed Features 

• Full engraving on the pistol 
• Limited production, 1 of 500 
• 5-inch barrel in .38 Super chambering 
• Blue finish 
• 9-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Colt 1911 Potro De Plata treat it primarily as a collector piece. The engraving and limited numbering make it appealing to those who want something distinctive on a 1911 platform, and the blue finish draws consistent praise for its depth and polish.

The .38 Super chambering is a polarizing choice. Some shooters appreciate the cartridge for its velocity and the extra round it allows over a standard configuration, while others find the Potro De Plata too valuable to run hard at the range. Many owners report keeping it unfired.

Value retention is a common topic. The 500-piece production cap tends to hold secondary market interest steady, though condition matters significantly. Those who do shoot it note the trigger and ergonomics are exactly what you expect from a Colt 1911 at this tier.