The Colt 1911 Classic Armsmear Edition (brand part no. 56588) is a .38 Super Government-size 1911 built on Colt’s Series 70 firing system, honoring the marque’s heritage with commemorative Armsmear styling named for Samuel Colt’s historic estate. Colt pairs the classic 5-inch barrel with a 9+1 capacity in the flat-shooting .38 Super, a chambering with deep roots in Colt’s commercial Government Model history. Among semi-auto handguns, this Armsmear Edition favors collectors and 1911 enthusiasts who want genuine Colt heritage in a distinctive edition.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, Government size.
• The capacity is 9+1 rounds.
• Built on the Series 70 firing system.
• The action is single-action, true to the original 1911 design.
• Finished in commemorative Armsmear Edition styling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Armsmear name? Armsmear was Samuel Colt’s Hartford estate, and Colt uses the name for heritage commemorative editions.

What firing system does it use? Colt’s Series 70 system, favored by 1911 purists for its trigger feel.

Buy the Colt 1911 Classic Armsmear Edition

Genuine Colt heritage in a .38 Super Series 70 commemorative is exactly what this Armsmear Edition delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.