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250th Hand Engraved

~ America 250th Hand Engraved Limited Edition ~

The 1911 is America's pistol. Designed on American soil, carried by American soldiers through every major conflict of the 20th century, and still the standard by which every other pistol is measured. No firearm is more intertwined with the American story.

Wilson Combat has spent decades building the finest examples of this iconic platform, and the America 250th is the culmination of both legacies. Built on a full custom Wilson Combat 1911 platform in all domestically sourced stainless steel, each America 250th begins as a top-tier 1911 before receiving engraving in a pattern created exclusively for this commemoration of 250 years of freedom. Serials 1–25 leave Wilson Combat for Wayne D'Angelo's bench, where the slide and frame are hand-engraved by one of the most respected names in the craft. Serials beyond 26 will carry the same design rendered in-house via laser engraving, matching the style and detail of the hand-engraved originals.

The foundation is everything you'd expect from Wilson Combat at its best: 5" barrel with fluted chamber, magwell, ambi safety, carry beavertail, carry cuts and checkered rear of the slide. Sides are left intentionally bare, with no model markings or distractions, giving the engraving the presence it deserves. A white gold bead front sight, glass bead rounds, and deluxe satin polished flats complete this special tribute.

Each America 250th ships with a unique serialized frame. Orders close December 31, 2026. When the books close, they close for good.

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- Available calibers: .45acp
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price*: $11,999.95
  * Pricing may vary by dealer
- Magazine capacity: 8 rounds
- Barrel length: 5.0"
- Overall length: 8.7"
- Sight radius: 6.6"
- Height: 5.6"
- Width: 1.3"
- Weight empty*: 31 oz
- Weight loaded*: 46.6 oz
- SKU: USA250A-FS-45
- Serial Sequence: USA250P001 - USA250P025
- Full-Size Stainless Steel Frame
- High-Cut checkered Frontstrap
- Concealment Bullet Proof® Beavertail Grip Safety
- Bullet Proof® Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
- 3½# – 4½# Crisp Trigger Pull
- Bullet Proof® One-Piece Magazine Well
- Bullet Proof® Magazine Release
- Ben Jennen American Desert Ironwood Grips with Sterling Silver Medallions
- 5" Stainless Steel Slide
- Glass Bead Rounds, Satin Polish Flats
- White Gold Bead front sight
- 5" Stainless Match-Grade Barrel & Bushing, Hand Fit
- Fluted Chamber
- Carry Cuts
- 40 LPI Checkered Rear of Slide
- Wayne D'Angelo Hand Engraved Slide ~ Frame