By the end of the Great War (the first time we kicked Germany’s ass), the Colt’s Model of 1911 was cemented into the history books as “America’s Gun”. Even as the revolver clung to popularity, the men who were forced to “live by the gun” soon realized the Colt’s .45 was THE premier choice in handguns. By this time, Colt had commercialized their automatic success, dubbed the “Government Model” to differentiate from the military’s M1911 designation. Now, every American citizen could harness the power of Browning’s Genius, purchased over the counter at your local hardware store (it was a different time, back then).

Fast forward to 2024, and Alchemy Custom Weaponry is proud to announce the Classic Government (unfortunately, not purchased over the counter at your local hardware store). This full-sized, .45 ACP pistol is the PERFECT blend of turn of the century aesthetics and modern enhancements. The gun that gunfighters “back in the day” wish they had.