Make: SIG Sauer

Model: 1911 45 Spartan

Serial Number: 54B002293

Year of Manufacture: 2013

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “SIG SAUER 1911” and engraved with “MOLON LABE” in Greek. The right side of the frame is marked “SIG SAUER INC. / EXETER-NH-USA” and “54B002293”. The chamber is marked “.45 AUTO / SIG SAUER”. The slide has 24 karat gold inlay in the engraving.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tritium night sight dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a rectangular notch sight with two tritium dots on either side of the notch as a night sight aiming reference. The rear sight is marked “SIG SAUER”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth black hard plastic panels with a Spartan helmet above “MOLON / LABE” in Greek on each panel, all of which was executed with bronze inlay. There is no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent Condition.

Type of Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Nitron

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is neither erosion in the bore, nor fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 100% of its metal finish. The screw heads are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. There is an ambidextrous thumb safety. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with the original SIG Sauer black hard plastic box with serial number matching end label, a total of two bright finished 8-round magazines with Checkmate followers, and paperwork including the manual.

Our Assessment: The story of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans’ epic 7 day stand during the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC has been immortalized in popular culture, and SIG Sauer decided to pay homage to their incredible courage with the release of the “1911 45 Spartan” over a decade ago.

This SIG Sauer 1911 45 Spartan Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 2013 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 100% of its crisp, original oil rubbed bronze Nitron finish, the Greek phrase “Molon Labe”, meaning “come and get them” (Leonidas’ plucky response to the Persian call for the Spartans to lay down their arms), factory engraved with 24 karat gold inlay at the left side of the slide, the original two-piece smooth black hard plastic grips with a Spartan helmet above “MOLON / LABE” in Greek on each panel, all of which was executed with bronze inlay, clear markings, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, two bright finished 8-round mags, and the original serial number matching SIG Sauer black hard plastic box. This would be a fantastic addition to any SIG collection.