RIA Navy Seal Commem. M1911-A1

Description

Rock Island Armory (RIA) / Armscor M1911-A1 full size .45 ACP 1911 pistol. This is a very rare, number one-of-one "One Team Memorial" edition. Created in the memory of the 30 military service members (many of whom were members of the Navy SEAL community) and one military K9 when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was downed in Afghanistan on 8/6/2011. This is a custom one-off and is the only one ever made!! THE HISTORY: On August 6th, 2011, a U.S. CH-47D Chinook military helicopter operating with the call sign Extortion 17 (pronounced "Extortion one-seven") was shot down while transporting a Quick Reaction Force attempting to reinforce a Joint Special Operations Command unit of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Tangi Valley in Maidan Wardak province, southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. The resulting crash killed all thirty-eight people and a military working dog on board including seventeen US Navy SEALs, two United States Air Force Pararescue from the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, one United States Air Force Combat Control Team member from the 24th Special Tactics Squadron,[5] one pilot and two crewmen of the United States Army Reserve, one pilot and one crewman of the United States Army National Guard, seven members of the Afghan National Security Forces, and one Afghan interpreter. At 30 American military personnel killed, the shootdown of Extortion 17 represents the greatest single-incident loss of American lives in Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. THE GUN: The RIA M1911-A1 FS is a great representation of the original US GI combat issue 1911 and is chambered in 45 ACP and built with our exacting engineering standards. Fixed, low profile sights and traditional smooth slim design are perfect for quick pull holster use. A durable parkerized finish gives it a tough, smooth, non-reflective surface. Smooth wood grips offer comfort in both feel and design. The 5" barrel offers a balanced weight to assist with the accuracy and recoil that made the original 1911 design famous. True to all Rock Island 1911s, it comes with a crisp factory 4- to 6-pound trigger for a great experience right out of the box. This custom edition is a commemorative one-off and is the only one ever made! THE CHARITY EVENT: Originally purchased on Sept 5, 2015 at a charity event sponsored by 31Heroes Project (https://www.31heroes.org) and Seal Future Fund (https://sealff.org/). This one of a kind edition 1911 pistol was designed and auctioned by them to celebrate the lives of our nation's fallen heroes and to encourage support for military veterans and their families. The 31Heroes Project was established to honor the 30 Americans and a working dog killed in action on August 6, 2011. It assists the families of the men of Extortion 17 as well as veterans and their families whose needs span from casualty assistance and survivor support to PTSD/TBI treatment. Since the 31 Heroes Project's first event in 2011, more than $1.5 million has been raised to help families of the fallen. The SEAL Future Fund provides resources so active duty and veteran Navy SEALs can be successful in civilian life. The event was held on 9/5/15 at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. The auction was conducted by Echoes of Glory International Military Auction House and product provided by Classic Firearms. In addition to numerous charity auction items, activities that day also included the One Team Memorial Motorcycle Ride. SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: Rock Island Armory (RIA) / Armscor Model: M1911-A1 FS, Limited "One Team Memorial" commemorative 1 of 1 edition Slide Design: Custom engravings "Long Live The Brotherhood" text with Navy crusader symbol on one side of slide and "One Team Memorial" logo (the number 31, compass star and One Team banner text) on the other side of slide Slide Design: Custom engravings "Aug. 6, 2011" on one side and "Sept. 5, 2015" on the other side Caliber: 45ACP Capacity: 8 + 1 Magazines: 2 x 8 round magazines Barrel Length: 5" Sights: Novak-style sights.Front and rear sights Grip: Wood with custom engraved "Aug. 6, 2011" on one side and "Sept. 5, 2015" on the other side Category: Semi-Auto Handgun - Pistol Trigger: Curved and skeletonized with 4 - 6 lbs trigger pull weight Hammer: Skeletonized Other: Extended beavertail Slide: Front and rear serrations Action: Semi-Auto Overall Length: 8.54 inch / 217 mm Overall Width: 1.3 inch / 33 mm Overall Height: 5.51 inch / 140 mm Weight: 2.47 lbs / 1.12 kg Color: Black Parkerized frame/slide and brown wood grips CONDITION: Used on consignment, functions perfectly, shows minor wear from light use - overall in great condition. INCLUDES: Pistol with commemorative engravings 2 x 8 round magazines Original hard case Pistol cable lock with 2 keys Speed loader K3 Armory decal   This item is used on consignment. Sold as is. May show minor wear from normal use and/or storage. Review the provided descriptions and photos carefully. Email or call beforehand with ANY questions that you may have about items specifics. If you see an error that we are unaware of, we would greatly appreciate you letting us know.