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Colt 1911A1 Commercial
R.J. Kornbrath Engraved

Colt Government Model serial number C160986 - Perhaps the most elaborately factory engraved Government Model.  This gun was commissioned by a Texas Oilman in 1931.  It addition to full engraving coverage, this pistol also contains several gold inlays and rare double carved steer head ivory grips with gold accents.  This was the sample used by Kornbrath on the front and back covers of his promotional brochure.

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