Engraved Colt Custom Shop Government Model Series 70 – .38 Super

Colt Custom Government Model Series 70 – .38 Super

Fully Hand Engraved by Rocky Sharp | Bright Stainless Finish | Mammoth Tooth Grips

Overview

This Colt Government Model Series 70 in .38 Super is a striking Custom Shop–configured pistol elevated through elegant hand engraving by Rocky Sharp and fitted with mammoth tooth grips, creating a refined heirloom-quality presentation built on one of Colt’s most desirable classic platforms.

Configured as a bright stainless Series 70 Government Model, this pistol features extensive traditional scroll engraving across the slide and frame, executed entirely by hand by Rocky Sharp, whose work is well recognized among modern custom Colt enthusiasts. The engraving complements the high polished stainless finish while preserving the classic proportions of the Government Model.

Chambered in .38 Super, this pistol reflects a long-standing Colt tradition of pairing the cartridge with high-grade engraved Government Models—making it especially appealing to collectors of Custom Shop Colts and presentation-grade Series 70 pistols.

The addition of mammoth tooth grip panels completes the presentation with dramatic coloration and figure, reinforcing the pistol’s status as a distinctive collector-level Custom Colt.

This pistol remains new in box and includes its original factory packaging and documentation.

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Rocky Sharp Hand Engraving

This pistol features hand engraving by Rocky Sharp, adding:

• traditional American scroll engraving across slide and frame
• detailed border accents and refined coverage layout
• enhanced contrast against the bright stainless finish
• strong collector appeal tied to a recognized modern engraving artist
• presentation-grade Custom Government Model character

Rocky Sharp’s engraving work continues to gain recognition among collectors

Mammoth Tooth Grips

This pistol is fitted with mammoth tooth grip panels, offering:

• bold and unique fossilized material
• striking contrast against the bright stainless finish
• traditional association with high-grade custom Colts
• one-of-a-kind visual character due to natural variation

Mammoth tooth grips remain one of the most distinctive premium grip materials available for engraved 1911 pistols.

The .38 Super Government Model Tradition

The .38 Super Government Model has long been favored in high-grade Colt configurations due to its:

• flat shooting performance
• historic association with presentation and engraved pistols
• popularity among collectors of classic Colt variants
• long-standing role in Custom Shop builds

Its presence here reinforces the pistol’s alignment with traditional premium Colt offerings.

Features

• Colt Government Model Series 70 platform
• chambered in .38 Super
• fully hand engraved by Rocky Sharp
• bright stainless polished finish
• mammoth tooth grips
• National Match barrel (factory configuration)
• Series 70 firing system
• traditional Government Model profile

Specifications

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government Model (Series 70)
Model Number: 01911C-BS38
Caliber:.38 Super
Action: Semi-Automatic (Single Action)
Capacity: 9+1
Barrel Length: 5" National Match barrel
Finish: Bright Stainless
Frame: Steel
Grips: Mammoth tooth
Sights: Fixed
Overall Length: Approx. 8.5"
Configuration: Fully hand engraved by Rocky Sharp
Includes: Factory Colt Custom Shop case and paperwork

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