The Colt Government in .45 ACP is a full-size, single-action 1911 with a 5-inch blued barrel and a 7+1 magazine capacity. This limited-edition factory blemished example pairs a Blue/Black finish with wood grips and traditional Government-length proportions. It carries the single-stack magazine and traditional manual safety layout that define the original Government pattern. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Colt Government 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 7+1 
• Barrel Length: 5" 
• Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Low-profile thumb safety paired with an upswept beavertail grip safety for a secure hold 
• Checkered front strap and checkered slide stop for positive handling 
• Novak low-mount carry rear sight with a Novak brass bead front sight for a practical sight picture 
• Wood grips give the pistol a traditional 1911 look and feel 
• Sold as a factory blemished, limited-edition unit; the blemish is cosmetic and doesn't affect function

The Colt Government name carries the weight of the original 1911 pattern, and owners generally trust the platform's basic reliability once it's broken in. The single-action trigger and all-steel construction get consistent praise from people used to shooting 1911s.

The Government-length grip and 5-inch barrel feel like the classic 1911 proportions, and the low-profile thumb safety with the beavertail grip safety makes for comfortable, repeatable operation. Wood grips look good but some owners swap them for a more aggressive checkered pattern once the factory grips get slick with use.

Buyers picking up a factory blemished, limited-edition Government tend to see it as an affordable way into a Colt-branded 1911 without paying for cosmetic perfection. Others hold out for a blemish-free finish, especially given the limited-edition status. Parts and holster support for the Government pattern is broad since it's such a common frame size.