Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model o1070ccs. The colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol is a direct takeoff of the standardissue 45 caliber m1911 sidearm originally manufactured by colt, and used by the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1985. Shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction. This pistol is a tribute to the classic 1911s featuring pre70 series rollmarks, a national match barrel and staked. Colt series 70 govt 1911 45 acp 5 barrel, double diamond rosewood grip brushed ss, 7rd. Colt series 70 govt 1911 45 acp 5 barrel, double diamond. To improve accuracy on the government model, colt eventually modified the barrel bushing, and the new pistol was deemed the colt government model mark iv series 70. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911 pistol. Jan 10, 2019 many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. From the battlefields of normandy, to the jungles of vietnam, this combat proven firearm has tirelessly served our armed forces for more than a century. The colt model 1911 semiautomatic pistol is the most popular semiautomatic pistol in u. Value of series 70 markiv 45 in nickel finish 1911forum.
True to original specifications there was no firing pin safety in this one either, but even more significant was the fact that colt chose not to reintroduce the. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks. The original colt 1911 handgun was built using the. Colt was thus inspired to introduce the next item in the retro line, a new mk ivseries 70 government model like those manufactured for the civilian market from 1971 until 1983.
The colt 1991 makes use of the series 80 firing mechanism, beavertail grip, spur hammer and a solid trigger. For all of you fullsize 1911 enthusiasts out there searching for the best colt 1911 70 series concealed carry holster, alien gear holsters has good news. It gave the gun the official designation of pistol, caliber. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide.
Colt government model preseries 70 1911 my favorite pistol. What the heck is there about this particular model that makes it so hard to find and expensive. Colt series 70 government 1911 classic for sale new. The 1911 has come a long way since colts original 1911 government model. A tribute to the revered commercial government model pistols of the past the 1911 classic features the series 70 firing system pre 70 series rollmarks. The new nighthawk custom colt series 70 1911 pistolthe. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. Ive noticed that colt stainless steel series 70 model o 1911s with the 100 year rollstamp are not only hard to find, but they seem to command a very hefty price tag when ya can find one.
Grip, right, checkered brown plastic wauto ordnance medallions, used factory. Colt 1911 gold cup mark iv series 70 national match. Colt government model 1911 series 70 semiautomatic pistol circa 1970s 5 long barrel blued steel frame blued steel slide. Colt was thus inspired to introduce the next item in the retro line, a new mk iv series 70 government model like those manufactured for the civilian market from 1971 until 1983. 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. The competition model has features for enhanced accuracy and shooting control. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel 783. A long name for this iconic 45 acp handgun, but a gun well worth its status in american history. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 70 o frame parts list find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. Colt 1911 government model 70 45 acp pistol, 5 barrel. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911 s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. Additional this model features a novak style rear sight with fiber optic front sight along with a skeletonized trigger.
So, if you notice a compact 1911 thats billed as series 70. Rock island armory 5 full size 1911 slide 45acp tac. Colt government model 1911 series 70 semiautomatic pistol circa 1970s 5 long barrel blued steel frame blued steel slide wood grips with checkering and colt logo skelotonized. This pistol is a tribute to the classic 1911 s featuring pre 70 series rollmarks, a national match barrel and staked. Usa in one form or another, i have shot, customized, accessorized, reloaded for, and generally admired this one. This john browning patent gun, model 1911, was so named for the year it was officially adopted for use by the united states army. Trade confirmed marking as sold for sale is this used, excellent condition colt mkiv series 70 government model 1911 in. Colt had been producing the m1911a1 for the military for many years when they decided to release it to civilians under the name the colt government model. In about 1924, significant changes began to be introduced to government issued gi and commercial 1911 pistols, and today some are still made. Your c marked 1911 is a commercial model of the 1911 government model pistol. Colt 1911 government model mark iv series70 45 nickel il. Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted.
It is a combat proven weapon that has tirelessly served our armed forces in past conflicts. New listing rock island 1911 45 acp series 70 slide for 5 cerakoted burnt bronze. The resulting colt government model was officially termed the colt mark iv series 70. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. This is also available in a blued finish, though this. Today, although there are several models, manufacturers, and sizes of the 1911, the colt remains the gold. Perhaps the best thing about the nighthawk custom colt series 70 is it will tuck into just about any holster built for the model 1911 and there are 1911 holsters everywhere. The colt classic 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. Selling my colt government model mark iv series70 45 auto, factory nickel finish this 1911 is pristine, has barely seen action the factory nickel finish is flawless and the factory walnut grips are also flawless included is the original box, numbered to the pistol and some of the paperwork the box has one of the end flaps missing, overall, a very nice, scarce, factory nickel. Those were the good old days when guns werent so evil that ordinary department and hardware stores couldnt sell them. Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying.
Survival weaponsweapons gunsguns and ammorevolver pistol1911. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. It is a rugged and dependable colt that features high maintainability and sustains repeatable accuracy. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. Beautiful, hand engraved 1911 70 series 45 caliber government model colt. Featured gun classifieds colt pistols 1911 series 70 new this week. Nighthawks colt series 70 model is also fitted with a fully machined retro rear sight and a dovetailed front sight fitted with a 14k gold bead, as well as a beavertail grip safety, flat mainspring housing, matchgrade barrel bushing and fully machined disconnector, sear, hammer strut and pin. Colts series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to colt government models manufactured during the 1970s. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi automatic pistol distributor exclusive single action hammer fired. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. True to original specifications there was no firing pin safety in this one either, but even more significant was the fact that colt. Sep 21, 2012 ive noticed that colt stainless steel series 70 model o 1911 s with the 100 year rollstamp are not only hard to find, but they seem to command a very hefty price tag when ya can find one. While the colt gold cup has long been considered to be the standard goto 1911 for competition use, colt has recently unveiled the appropriately named colt competition 1911.
Numrich has been supplying new and used parts since 1950, and has the experience that you need when ordering your 1911 series 70 parts or schematic. The thing is that none of the colt 1911 designs in the officer or commander frames received the collet bushing of the series 70. The facts of the guns reputation and service life are wellknown to most handgunners. The 1991 enables the shooters to own a traditional 1911 pistol that has been upgraded with some modernday features. It has the collett barrel bushing had to get a bushing wrench just to turn the thing to disassemble. I also have a mark iv series 70 nickle plated government model in 0. Made by countless gun makers in countless variations, the series 70 government model by. Some 95 years ago, the army adopted the coltbrowning.
Over many years, the evolution of the 1911 pistol has seen a number of transformations. The suffix sn is a g70, which places it in the 1976 to 1980 makes. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto. Dec 29, 2014 colt 1911 mk iv series 70 government model. Colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol. Bomar style rear sight, low melted cross dovetail fiber optic front sight gold pin. The browning design was so great, that it has been changed little in over 100 years of production. Original series 70 firing system closer to original 1911 pistol blue finish. This gun was essentially a shortened version of the a1 and was manufactured with a 4. It will tuck into a traditional military flap holster, the tanker shoulderchest holster or any iwbowb rig. The series 70 government model colts were chambered in.
Nighthawk custom has taken the colt 1911 classic model and given it an overhaul. What is the current value of colt 45 1911 government model. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. Sell your colt 45 acp series 70 for free today on gunsamerica. Colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing pin block and mechanism, colt clones retain many of the differences that are seen in a series 70 vs 80 colt 1911. Colt in the early 1970s introduced a new variation of the 1911a1 pistol called the series 70 model, which. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Dec 23, 2016 colt s mk iv series 70 government model. Aug 21, 2018 the venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during world war ii until 1971. Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911a semiautomatic.
Shortly after the war, colt introduced a new gun, the commander, which was based on the colt 1911 government design. Browning and placed into service in 1911, was the u. Nov 29, 2015 colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing pin block and mechanism, colt clones retain many of the differences that are seen in a series 70 vs 80 colt 1911. An allnew trigger system has been installed with a match grade, solid short trigger, fully machined disconnector, sear, hammer strut, and pin. Selling my colt government model mark iv series70 45 auto, factory nickel finish this 1911 is pristine, has barely seen action the factory nickel finish is flawless and the factory walnut grips are also flawless included is the original box, numbered to the pistol and some of the paperwork the box has one of the end flaps missing, overall, a very nice, scarce, factory nickel series 70. Wwi 1918 colt m1911 45acp in excellent original condition, only blue loss minor at muzzle and in hand grip. After a few years of that run, colt redesigned the barrel bushing in an attempt to improve accuracy. Jan 04, 2017 colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. What series 70 and series 80 really means when 1911 shopping. The nighthawk custom colt series 70 offers several functional and aesthetic upgrades to a timeless classic. Colts series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing system.
Sell your colt 1911 series 70 for free today on gunsamerica. A standard safety lock, standard grip safety and spur hammer complete this authentic throwback to colt semiautomatics of days gone by. Colt series 70 the legacy of the government model r pistol is well known. Developed in the year 1991, the colt 1991 resembles the original m1911 closely, which was used in the wwi.
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