The Colt 1911 Classic Raymond J. Wielgus limited edition in .45 ACP (brand part no. O1911C-RJW) is a collector’s 1911 finished with Wielgus-inspired engraving and rollmark, one of only 500 pistols carrying the RJW serial prefix. Colt builds the pistol with a stainless steel frame and slide, both polished with selective matte panels and 24-karat gold accent inlay, and a 5-inch barrel with an 8-round total capacity across the included magazine. A donation to the Cody Firearms Museum is included with each pistol, connecting the piece to Raymond J. Wielgus’s engraving legacy. Among limited-edition semi-auto handguns, this Colt 1911 Wielgus configuration favors collectors who want a numbered, museum-connected piece.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, and the magazine capacity is 7 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The finish is polished stainless steel with selective matte panels.
• The pistol carries 24-karat gold accent inlay and Wielgus-inspired engraving.
• This is 1 of 500 pistols with the RJW serial prefix.
• A Cody Firearms Museum donation is included with purchase.
• The action is Semi-Auto, cycling each round via the pistol’s own recoil.
• The sights are White Dot, fixed sights.
• Shipping weight of approximately 4.25 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How limited is this edition? Only 500 pistols were produced with the RJW serial prefix.

Does this purchase include anything beyond the pistol? Yes, a donation to the Cody Firearms Museum is included.

Buy the Colt 1911 Raymond Wielgus Limited Edition

Wielgus-inspired engraving and rollmark on a collector’s 1911, one of only 500 with the RJW serial prefix is exactly what this Colt 1911 Classic Raymond J. Wielgus Limited Edition delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.