This is a Colt 1911 chambered in .45 acp. exclusive Talo edition called the Ray Armand Jr.
1 of ONLY 300
The Ray Armand Jr. Edition Colt 1 of 300
TALO Dirstributor’s 50th Anniversary 1911 Mr. Armand is a second generation hand engraver. He’s a master member of the Firearms Engraver Guild of America and the 2016 winner of the FEGA Best Engraved Handgun. Ray adapted the engraving design from his winning entry to our Colt 1911
The 50th Anniversary Colt is a Royal Blue Full Sized Government, Series 70 in .45 acp
Ray Armand’s eleborate variation on black leaf scroll work design is precisely reproduced in a deep etch covering the full slide. The intricate design continues over the top of the slide.
Scroll elements of the design appear on the polished frame. The controlls are polished and royal blue.
The grips are fancy dark walnut continuing the engraving design with a Colt logo. Grip screws are blue hex. Special serial numbers RFC001-RFC300
TALO Distributors, a group of independant wholesalers was started in 1965. Over the last 20 years TALO has become known for their collection of limited edition firearms.
source: www,taloinc.com.