it has a natural stainless steel finish see ****Colt Competition 1911 Series 70 Government Model Semi Auto Pistol .45 ACP 5" Barrel 8 Rounds Fiber Front Sight Novak Rear Sight G10 Grips ****Stainless Steel Finish The Colt Competition 1911 Series 70 Government Model is the series which features the legendary Series 70 firing system ensuring that this particular 1911 is a faithful reproduction of Government models manufactured prior to WWII. Additional this model features a Novak style rear sight with Fiber Optic front sight along with a skeletonized trigger. The grips are a blue G10 grip and the steel slide and frame feature a *******natural stainless steel finish.
Specifications and Features:
Colt Competition 1911 Series 70 Government Model Semi Automatic Pistol
Distributor Exclusive
Single Action Hammer Fired
.45 ACP
5" National Match Barrel
1:16" Left Hand Twist, 6 Groove Rifling
8 Round Capacity
Novak Style Sights with Fiber Optic Front Sight
Upswept Grip Safety
Standard Thumb Safety
G10 Grips
Skeletonized Hammer
Overall Length 8.5"
Overall Height 5.5"
Overall Width 1.25"
Approximate Weight 37.5 ounces
******Steel Frame/Slide with Stainless Steel Finish

Fred - it is a matte, or brushed, stainless finish - not the polished, bright finish.

Fred, this pistol has a Matte Stainless Finish as pictured here : google.com/search?q=Colt+Competition+1911+Series+70+Government+Model&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjG2oac0tDjAhWkzVkKHb3jBnwQ_AUIEigC&biw=1920&bih=916#imgrc=gtqzQ2pA5de_DM: