1978 Arkansas Special Edition 1 of 200 Colt Service Model 1911 ACE .22LR Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1978 and only 1 of 200 custom made ACE Arkansas Special Editions. Full size 1911 with 5" barrel in a bright blued finish with matte slide and frame. The left side of the slide is marked "COLT/SERVICE MODEL", with gold inlay "ACE" in diamond, ".22 LONG RIFLE" and the rampant Colt trademark. The right of the slide is marked "1 OF 200" in gold inlay and "ACE" in diamond. The right of the frame above the grip is marked "COLT?S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A./SM14685". The left of the trigger guard has an inspector mark "G" with the "VP triangle" proof mark. Blade front sight and rear adjustable notch sight. Integrated matte rib. Pewter finished trigger and stainless hammer. Grip panels are pewter with scroll engraving at their top and bottom. The left grip is embossed "ACE" in diamond over "1 OF 200". The insides are marked "LEFT" and "RIGHT" respectively. Back of the right panel is also marked "Designed Expressly For COLT FIREARMS CUSTOM SHOP by Sid Bell ? Tully NY ?78". Includes original blued factory 10 round magazine stamped "COLT/CAL 22" on the base. Comes in red lined custom wooden presentation case with brass plate featuring an engraved outline of the state of Arkansas around "ARKANSAS/ACE (in diamond) Special Edition/1 of 200". CALIBER: .22 LR. S/N: SM14685. FFL STATUS: Modern.
Condition Report: Overall appears to be in 98%+ condition with faint handling marks. Magazine does show some light wear. Good bores and mechanics. Case shows some faint scuffs and scratches.