Colt 1911 government model series 70 9mm

The ammo i ordered online last night i was tired and eyes were a bit blurred i noticed in my confirmation e. I got quite by accident, i have been looking for a commander and wound up with this. Colt defense 1911 style pistols for sale at classic firearms. Usa in one form or another, i have shot, customized, accessorized, reloaded for, and generally admired this one. Shortly after the war, colt introduced a new gun, the commander, which was based on the colt 1911 government design. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. Mkivseries 70 production information the series 70 government model colts were chambered in. Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the model 1911a1. It is notable for its blue g10 grips, beavertail grip safety. Colt series 70 government 1911 classic for sale new. It is a colt 9mm government model with collet bushing. The right side of the slide is marked, colts government model, with the oneline address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide marked, colt mk ivseries 70government model9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. Complete 1911 80% build kits shop glock, 1911 80% kits.

Colt 1911, 1911a1, 1991, government, mkiv, gold cup, commander, delta elite, officers model and double eagle mkiiseries 90 pistols. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. A ready to go, store bought 1911 handgun is one thing, but assembling your. A tribute to the revered commercial government model pistols of the past the 1911 classic features the series 70 firing system pre70 series rollmarks. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 my favorite pistol. 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. 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. The most widely produced, copied, used, talked about, written about and debated handgun in the world. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. I have both, a 9mm government blue model, and a twotone 45 acp.

Some 95 years ago, the army adopted the coltbrowning. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70type barrels and bushings. The colt 1911 series 70 combat elite 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 previously manufactured by colt. Colt 1911 combat elite government model semi auto pistol. Find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Beautiful, hand engraved 1911 70 series 45 caliber government model colt. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Originally, only 1911 government frames had the series 70 collet bushing. Colt in the early 1970s introduced a new variation of the 1911a1 pistol called the series 70 model, which incorporated a major change designed to improve accuracy.

Hand engraved 1911 70 series 45 government model colt. The series 70 system, which this gun sports, is the one originally designed by browning for the 1911 and does not have the passive firing pin block of the later series 80 system. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. I wish they would reissue the government mark iv series 80 in. The colt 1991 makes use of the series 80 firing mechanism, beavertail grip, spur hammer and a solid trigger.

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. This change was a colletstyle barrel bushing with four flexible fingers. This 70 series gun seems very similar to the early kimbers 1911s in its frame to slide fit and overall quality. This one is in excellent condition, retaining about 99% of its metal finish. The competition model has features for enhanced accuracy and shooting control. I just picked up a colt commander, and i like it, but it doesnt feel as solid as the springfield 1911s. Factory colt 38 super 9mm ejector series 70 80 gold cup natl match trophy. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. Comparing two recently produced, offtheshelf government models featuring the series 80 system with an original series 70 government model and the test gun with its. It is a new example of the best fighting handgun of all timethe. This video takes a look at a true classic, the colt 1911 government model. The colt government model 1911 is referred to by many as the worlds greatest handgun. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model s. Colts entire line of 1911style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models.

Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi automatic pistol distributor exclusive single action hammer fired. This gun was essentially a shortened version of the a1 and was manufactured with a 4. Checkered grip frame and main spring housing, extended mag catch, extended safety, beavertail grip safety. Relisted due to final bidder residing in ca on consignment. Was at my local gun store and saw a new colt 1911 80 series government model. What the heck is there about this particular model that makes it so hard to find and expensive. Become your own firearm builder with any of our 1911 pistol kits. Magazine catch springs are available in reduced, standard and extra power to adjust the release function to accomodate most any situation. 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. We know that 80% 1911 pistol kits are much more affordable and serve well as fully functional, everyday carry firearms. Your support is critical to our mission and channel. The competition series is built on the fullsize government model but with an assortment of upgraded features for the competitive shooter. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 70 o frame parts list.

Series 70 colt 1911 government commander 9mm luger pistol. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 colt pistols 1911 sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on. Checkered grip frame and main spring housing, extended mag catch. It is housed in an original colt box and appears to be completely factory original. In 1988, colt got rid of the change to the barrel bushing, so the result is that this colt series 70 is essentially a modern reproduction of the first colt government modelin military terms. This gun is new in the original plastic bag and box with all the paperwork and one magazine. With a national match barrel, the new colt competition pistol is. The 1991 enables the shooters to own a traditional 1911 pistol that has been upgraded with some modernday features. Something i have not seen there in a couple of years. There is really no rattle in this pistol and it seems to be fairly tightly built. Yes, it seems to have very crisp markings on the entire pistol.

Dubbed the colt competition pistol, the new pistol takes the 1911 government model to another level with accuracyand other performance enhancing features, and does so at a price that doesnt break the bank for those with a limited budget or those new to competitive shooting. Colt 1911 mk ivseries 70 government model duration. Colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto pistol. Factory colt slide stop slide release matte stainless steel 45 acp 10mm 38 super. This is a great collectors piece for 1911 aficionados. Developed in the year 1991, the colt 1991 resembles the original m1911 closely, which was used in the wwi.

Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. 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. Evolution gun works egw 1911 extractor for colt series 70 for 93840. The venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during world war ii until 1971.