Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1281:
Description
This Centurion 11 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, following the classic 1911-A1 design specification. It features a 5-inch barrel and is constructed with a carbon steel frame and slide finished in a matte black coating. The pistol is equipped with traditional features including a spur hammer, a grip safety, and a manual thumb safety located on the left side of the frame. The furniture consists of checkered walnut grip panels featuring the double diamond pattern. The slide is fitted with a fixed blade front sight and a dovetail-mounted rear notch sight. Key markings include the Centurion 11 model name preceded by a vertical sword icon on the left side of the slide, while the right side is marked .45 ACP and Alpharms Savunma Sanayi ltd. Made In Turkey. The frame bears the importer marking CAI Georgia VT and the serial number TL111-25C00525. The lot includes a single 8-round blued steel magazine with witness holes and a polymer base plate. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The pistol is in very good overall condition, retaining the vast majority of its matte black finish with only minor thinning visible on the sharp edges of the slide and frame. The bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling. The checkered wood grips are well-preserved with sharp diamonds and minimal handling impressions. The action functions correctly, and the magazine seats and releases as intended.
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