Colt series 70 1911 45

In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a few design changes. Colt series 70 model 1911 some 95 years ago, the army adopted the coltbrowning. S armed forces from world war ii until the mid1980s. First was the addition of a triggeractuated firing pin block. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest.

Please expect longer wait times for serialized items ffl required. The outside look of the gun most closely resembles the classic design of the m1911a1 that saw service in world war ii to vietnam. The gun also has the flat main spring housing but it. Comes with the original box, scope and wrap around wooden target grips.

The 1911 is one of the most popular sporting pistols and is commonly available in 9mm. Instruction manual that came with the gun is for a series 80 but the wiley clapp commanders are series 70. Rock island armory 5 full size 1911 slide 45acp tac. Brand new semi auto colt government 1911 chambered in 38super. The story of the colt government model 1911 pistol originates in the late 1890s. The revolutionary lower receiver and bolt carrier design enable the upper receiver group to be easily swapped out for any colt milspec upper receiver chambered in 5. Perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911asemiautomatic.

The 1911 has come a long way since colt s original 1911 government model. A look at the colt series 70 pistol the shooters log. The venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during. If limited to one pistol, the real colt series 70 is the way to go.

Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70 type barrels and bushings. Numrich has been supplying new and used parts since 1950, and has the experience that you need when ordering your 1911 series 70. Colt s entire line of 1911 style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. Developed in the year 1991, the colt 1991 resembles the original m1911 closely, which was used in the wwi. Its a 20 model in the bright stainless finish and has crimson trace grips. Colt defense 1911 style pistols for sale at classic firearms. Better if we talk about a new production gun, build using modern cnc machinery. Colt o5870a1 series 70 national match 1911 pistol 5in 8rd.

Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. The 1991 enables the shooters to own a traditional 1911 pistol that has been upgraded with some modernday features. New listing rock island 1911 45 acp series 70 slide for 5 cerakoted burnt bronze. By describing non colt 1911 handguns as series 70 or 80. I bring to you the famous 1911 from who other than colt of course, chambered in the grandpappy of calibers. This pistol is a tribute to the classic 1911 s featuring pre 70 series rollmarks, a national match barrel and staked. The colt series 70 or mark iv series 70 as the name suggests utilizes the series 70 firing system. We provide a 3 day window, starting at the date of delivery to the receiving ffl. I thought it might be considered the 2nd generation. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. 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. I stumbled across an email from my friend i bought it from that has more detail about the modifications to this pistol. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international.

It is the buyers responsibility to inspect their firearm purchase, following these conditions. Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911. Similar to the transfer bar safety common to doubleaction revolvers. 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. This change was a colletstyle barrel bushing with four flexible fingers. Based on the last 3 of the serial number b70 it apears it was made in 1979.

It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide. The colt 1991 makes use of the series 80 firing mechanism, beavertail grip, spur hammer and a solid trigger. Colt series 70 government 1911 classic for sale new. Originally, only 1911 government frames had the series 70 collet bushing. 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. Original finish, box is serialized to the gun, not import marked, no rust or pitting on metal, no cracks o. This updated configuration is packed with ambidextrous features and includes a 15 mlok compatible rail system that will enable flexibility for every end user. Made by countless gun makers in countless variations, the. Iv series 70 1911 discussion in guns for sale trade started. My small collection of colts include four 1911 pistols, all of them are new production series 70 wwis and series 70 governments. Specifically, colt introduced a new colt series 70 that solves this problem neatly by using a stronger firing pin spring and deleting the firing pin block. 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. The competition model has features for enhanced accuracy and shooting control. It has several parts stamped chow including the extremely tight fitting barrel bushing.

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 1911 is a singleaction, semiautomatic pistol originally chambered for the. Grip, right, checkered brown plastic wauto ordnance medallions, used factory. The revolutionary lower receiver and bolt carrier design enable the upper receiver group to be easily swapped out for any colt milspec. In the interest of covering the basics, this government is a true spec series 70. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. The 1911, after all, would not discharge unless dropped directly on the muzzle from a considerable height. Colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol. 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.