Colt ~ 1911 Government ″Ejercito Mexicano″ ~ .38 Super

Factory New Colt (Ejercito Mexicano) 1911 Governent chambered in .38 Super. No. 191 of 300. The Mexican Army (Ejército Mexicano) has a long historical association with the iconic Colt M1911 pistol, one of the most influential military sidearms of the 20th century. Designed by John Moses Browning and officially adopted by the United States Army in 1911, the M1911 quickly gained an international reputation for reliability, durability and stopping power. Mexico was among the nations that adopted and produced variants of this legendary pistol. During the early and mid-20th century, the Mexican military used the M1911 platform through both imports and domestic production. These pistols were manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company and delivered to Mexico under government contracts. These pistols were valued for their effectiveness and rugged battlefield performance. In addition to imported models, Mexico also produced its own versions of the M1911 through La Dirección General de Industria Militar (DGIM), the military manufacturing arm of the Mexican government. These domestically produced pistols often carried markings identifying them as property of the Mexican armed forces, such as "Ejército Mexicano," along with serial numbers and official crests. Details on the left side of the gun's slide resemble the traditional roll marks from Colt Manufacturing Company and the original Colt serpent logo of its era. Additionally, a 24k gold border surrounds the slide flats. The right side of the gun's slide features the Mexican crest of its era, along with the Colt Manufacturing Company's original roll marks with EJÉRCITO MEXICANO. 24k gold borders surround the slide flats. The rear serration, bordered in 24k gold, shows the gun's series number is 001 of 300. The frame, slide and hardware are all satin-polished and blued, complete with a gold Colt round medallion inserted on presentation-vintage white Kirinite grips.