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Iver Johnson 1911 A1 Water Moccasin .45 ACP 5″ 8+1

SKUTSW|111729 Conditionnew CategorySemi Auto Handguns
$696.61
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About this product

The Iver Johnson 1911 A1 Water Moccasin is built as a Series 70 single-action 1911 platform with period-correct controls and modern fit-and-finish. It pairs a forged steel slide with a cast frame that are CNC machined and hand fitted for tight tolerances out of the box. Design details include a 5″ black steel barrel, serrated slide and frame, beavertail, flat serrated steel mainspring housing, and a finger relief cut near the trigger guard for improved ergonomics. The pistol ships with one magazine, a safety lock, manual, and a hard black plastic lockable case.

Key Specifications

  • The caliber is .45 ACP.
  • The capacity is 8 + 1.
  • The barrel length is 5″.
  • The action is Single Action.
  • The frame material is Steel.
  • The frame finish is Green Snakeskin Hydrographic.
  • The grip material is White Synthetic Pearl.
  • The sights are Fixed.
  • The slide is Serrated.
  • The weight is 41 oz.

With its hand-fitted slide-to-frame fit, classic 1911 ergonomics and distinctive Green Snakeskin Hydrographic finish paired with white synthetic pearl grips, the Water Moccasin is suited for range work, competition-style shooting, and collectors who appreciate an attention to detail on a traditional platform. The combination of a forged slide, solid steel construction, and Series 70 configuration delivers a tactile, vintage-feeling pistol built for shooters who value dependable mechanics and distinctive aesthetics.

Specs at a glance

Iver Johnson 1911 A1 Water … SPECS AT A GLANCE 41 oz WEIGHT
Editorial diagram — measurements verified during testing.
Sources & methodology. Editorial review and rating by Travis Caldwell based on hands-on testing notes and published vendor specifications. Pricing verified at time of publication.
$696.61