Colt mkiv series 70 government model 1911

A tribute to the revered commercial government model pistols of the past the 1911 classic features the. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model 45 acp in stainless steel. S armed forces from world war ii until the mid1980s. It is a new example of the best fighting handgun of all timethe. Meprolight continues to offer the strongest guarantee in the industry for the usable light of our trudot sights. This is an original factory replacement part from colt. It had only about 100 rounds through it when i got it, and ive put about 150 more down the pipe. Colt semidropin barrel 1911 government series 70 45 acp. The nighthawk custom colt series 70 offers several functional and aesthetic upgrades to a timeless classic. But first a history lesson on the colt government model. The series 70 colt government model pistols were introduced in the 1970s as an update to the aging m1911a1 pistols.

The story goes that many decades ago colt sold the m1911a1 to civilians as the colt government model, a name that still exists today on many. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. I have a deluxe model that i shoot the hell out of and have used in matches so much. The 2001 model introduced a new colts government model roll mark engraving. Browse all new and used colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Sa culasse mobile est gravee des marquages officiels colt mk iv en. I was given my fathers colt mkiv series 70 government model. This pistol is a colt mark iv series 70 government model. The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. 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 model 1911a1 civilian pre series 70 factory nickel finished 45 a. Those were the good old days when guns werent so evil that ordinary department and hardware stores couldnt sell them.

Home how to gunsmithing colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions download. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. The 1991 series incorporates fullsized blued and stainless models in either. The competition model has features for enhanced accuracy and shooting control. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base model gun was similarly dubbed the series 70.

Colt 1911 government model mkiv series 70 quantity. I am trying to trace the serial number, but mine does not match anything i have been able to find. Hood is wider for use on colt specific series 70 slides. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. I agree with ea, while it looks like a nice pistol a brandnew stainless series 70 repro like the one shown below can be had for the same amount of money and is a much better gun overall, and with a factory warranty to boot. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions. Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted. Great looking pistol, functions flawless, and is dead on accurate.

Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 45 acp used gun inv 216537 description. Colt mk ivseries 70 co2 blowback airsoft pistol silver wood. Every week on wednesday, i feature a gun from my collection. Colt combat government, series 70 info this is a discussion on colt combat government, series 70 info within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category.

Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series. 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. 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. 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. 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. Comme nous vous aimerez les nombreux details qui ornent cette replique, culasse maque du cote gauche coltsmkivseries70 government model.

I have a govt model mk ivseries 70 colt 1911 that i bought, second hand, in 1977. Factory replacement parts are manufactured with the same specifications and are made with the same material as the original parts. Originally, only 1911 government frames had the series 70 collet bushing. The series 70 handguns are differentiated from the series 80 models mostly by the fact the series 80 pistols incorporated a firing pin block. Ive been looking around but cant find any real prices. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Mkivseries 70 production information the series 70 government model colts were chambered in. Pistolet colt 1911 mk iv gbb co2 series 70 full metal blow back. Find out how the classic handgun has kept up with shooters needs. Theres nothing i can say about these guns that hasnt already been said a thousand times, by a thousand others. Just picked this up from a fellow addict but am turning it right back around having seen something else you all know how that sort of thing goes lol. Here is a colt mark iv series 70 government model that is absolutely stone cold mint nib and nickel plated.

The 1911 colt is without a doubt, the most copied and most modified gun in the world. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide. The two guns pictured on this page are both mkiv series 70 government model colts in. A friend has a number of colt mk iv government model. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united. Colt 1911 government model mkiv series 70 auction armory. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united states. Colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol. This change was a colletstyle barrel bushing with four flexible fingers. Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the model 1911a1. The firing pin block is a much debated device as many people feel the block is needed. The tritium powered sight is white in colour during day light and is green in low level light night the ml10776 was designed to fit the colt 1911 government and commander model and not springfield model. Browse the large selection of grips offered by numrich gun parts.

Meprolight colt trudot night sight for 1911 government. I bring to you the famous 1911 from who other than colt of course, chambered in the grandpappy of calibers. 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. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Colt series 70 government 1911 classic for sale new. Its silver metal slide is laser etched with the words colts mkiv series 70 government model. The faux wood grips is the perfect touch for this gun, accompanied by the signature golden color colt medallion.

If you own a 1911, there is a good chance that this one is in better condition. The colt government model 1911 is referred to by many as the worlds greatest handgun. 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. Le m1911 aussi appele automatic colt pistol acp ou colt 45 a ete le pistolet des forces. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. The 1911 has come a long way since colts original 1911 government model. I recently aquired a stainless colt series 70, as sort of a family heirloom. Colts mk ivseries 70 government model a long name for this iconic 45 acp handgun, but a gun well worth its status in american history. If you dont own a 1911, now is your chance to own one of the cleanest in box colt 1911s on the market. Colt lightweight commander, colt mark iv series 70, colt mark iv series 80, colt model 1911, colt super 39, colt national match 45, colt officers acp. Sell your colt 1911 series 70 for free today on gunsamerica. This 1911 is built on a government style frame with front and rear novak sights.

The main modifications in the new model were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel 783 used. We have taken the colt 1911 classic model and given it an overhaul. Le m1911 aussi appele colt government ou colt 45 a ete le pistolet des. Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911.

Colt model 1911a1 civilian pre series 70 in rare factory nickel finish. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. You can see all the previous gun of the week posts here. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. The series 70 government model colts were chambered in. In the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and should i be shooting it. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911asemiautomatic. Trade confirmed marking as sold for sale is this used, excellent condition colt mkiv series 70 government model 1911 in.