Colt 1911 experts, please advise.

by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Friday, February 22, 2013, 12:46 (4238 days ago)

I found a 1955 vintage govt model .45 at a pawn shop. It has been in the case for at least a year. I paid a little extra attention to it last trip in, got the serial number, and thus know the year. Now the ugly bit. It is high polish nickel, with a gold trigger and hammer. The slide has a crown over a "C" on each side, larger than a proof, in line with the roll marks. I'm assuming it was some sort of a presentation piece? Asking price is $895. I'm sure I can get it down around $800. Any Ideas about this thing's origin?