I recently aquired a stainless colt series 70, as sort of a family heirloom. Colt government model series 70 nickel mississippi gun. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model o1070ccs. Colt government model mkiv series 70 bright nickel with. 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. I admit it, i love a slick lookingoriginal government model, series 70mkiv, 1911, in shiny nickel.
This video features a colt government model mark iv series 70 experimental cast frame with a nickel finish. Colt model 1911a1 civilian pre series 70 in rare factory nickel finish. Colt 1911, nickel plated finish, manufactured in 1978. Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 nickel gbb pistol. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 70 o frame magazines sort by. A new in the box late 1972 large letter government model in factory bright nickel, 45 acp. The wood colt medallion grips are in good shape, although the right grip has a repaired crack that is only slightly visible. Original fixed sights, the front blade filed down and highlighted with white paint. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel toggle navigation menu. So a 70 is gonna be at least a hundred more than an 80. Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. Experimental nickel colt government model mark iv series. Although the pistol has been around a long time the m1911 and variants are still widely used by special forces, law enforcement and pmcs. Colt mark iv series 70 government model 1911a1 1911a1, satin.
I have a colt series 70 1911 government model finished in satin nickel for sale or trade. Buy 1982 colt 1911 government model mark iv series 70 bright nickel. Pistols made prior to the introduction of the series 70 run were just colt government models or gold cups. 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 government model preseries 70 1911 my favorite pistol. 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. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. The satin nickel pistols came with the small parts safety, slide release, trigger, recoil spring plug blued instead of in. Jan 04, 2017 colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. 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. Colt government model series 70 z34385 united states. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel 783. It had only about 100 rounds through it when i got it, and ive put about 150 more down the pipe. One saturday morning while walking through a local gun show i spotted a nice looking colt 1911 on a vendors table. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Electroless nickel series 70 joins the stable smith and.
That places this 1911 at the very end of the original mk iv series 70 run, as the 70b serial number began in 1981 and ran through the end of production in 1983. Factory nickel finish, bianchipachmayr checkered double diamond plastic grips. So why is it better than the original series 70s ive owned over the years. It is in great shape, comes with one original satin nickel magazine. Colt mk iv series 70 government nickel nice description.
The series 70 is also available in blued or stainless steel, in contrast to the m1911a1 that was produced in a dull gray parkerized finish. My nickel plated government model was manufactured in 1960. Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and should i be shooting it. The m1911 is a singleaction, semiauto pistol first developed in 1911 and which served as the main sidearm for the us army from 1911 to 1985. This is a colt series 70 government model that was made circa 1980 with a satin nickel finish, which is somewhat rare in that most of the series 70 government models were made in blue or stainless steel.
Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Low prices on the colt 1911 series 70 government stainless 5 in. Series 70 models were manufactured from 1970 until 1983. That 100 year rollstamp is gonna add another hundred or so.
Has satin nickel finish with blued parts and colt rubber grips. No reserve heres a nice colt government model series 70 pistol that is factory finished in bright nickel. Colt 1911, nickelplated finish, manufactured in 1978. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel. It is finished in colt s nickel with factory checkered walnut grips. Upon inspection of the old colt i found it to be a very nice blued series 70 government model 1911 in 45 acp.
Blued colt series 70 government model left and nickel plated colt series 70 government model right fastforward to the spring of 2015. In 1970 colt introduced the collet style barrel bushing along with the accursizer barrel. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. Colt model 1911a1 civilian pre series 70 factory nickel finished 45 a. While i was browsing my social media accounts, i noticed a couple of postings from my shooting buddies in puerto rico. New in box 45 acp colt mark iv series 70 government model with 5 barrel.
This colt series 70 government model was produced in 1977. Colt 1911 government model mark iv series70 45 nickel il. Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 nickel. The suffix sn is a g70, which places it in the 1976 to 1980 makes. Wts colt, factory nickel mkiv, series 70 government model. The new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv.
Sep 21, 2012 series 70 is a better gun than a series 80. 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. To differentiate between the two models, the aluminumframed model was renamed the lightweight commander. Are these ok to run in the gun or should i replace it. Colts venerable delta elite 10mm 1911 is now available as a rail gun.
Buy colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel. Sep 07, 2011 colt 1911, nickel plated finish, manufactured in 1978. 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. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel for sale online. I have not fired it and the guy i got it from said he did not shoot it, but what happened before he got it i cant say. It has the collett barrel bushing had to get a bushing wrench just to turn the thing to disassemble. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. 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. Brightly finished surfaces are not dull from scratching. Blued colt series 70 government model left and nickelplated colt series 70 government model right fastforward to the spring of 2015. Polished nickel plated colt mk iv series 70 goverment 1911. It still has the original series 70 barrel with collet style finger bushing. The concept was to get the accuracy of a custom shop pistol without the cost or time associated wi.
This gun is 100% unfired, in bright nic for sale by classic colt firearms on gunsamerica 915544237. Included with the pistol is a single 7 wts colt, factory nickel mkiv, series 70 government model. Colt government model 45, nickel, series 70 fords firearms. The original wood grips are in excellent condition. 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. Colt model 1911a1 civilian pre series 70 factory nickel. This is not cerakote or duracoat, this is a factory colt finish. The nickel finish is in very good condition, rated at 97% with some wear on the slide and light handling marks. Value of series 70 markiv 45 in nickel finish 1911forum. 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. Colt mk iv series 70 government 1911, nickel 5 9mm luger.
Colt government model mkiv series 70 bright nickel with ivory grips description. Colt mark iv series 70 government model 1911a1 1911a1. In 1970, colt introduced the allsteel colt combat commander, with an optional model in satin nickel. Introduced the accurized split barrel bushing collet bushing.
The 1911 has come a long way since colts original 1911 government model. Series 70 pistols were built for 10 years, give or take. The m1911 is a singleaction, semiauto pistol first developed in 1911 and which served. Also, although the gun was mint, it had been fired as it had a shock buffer in it. A few weeks back i posted that i got a colt classic in 38 super, well i like it so much i bought a colt classic in 45 acp. Colt first series officers model target revolver produced in 1905. I also have a mark iv series 70 nickle plated government model in 0. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. Custom gun from quality original colt series 70 in sought after enickel. Experimental nickel colt government model mark iv series 70. 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. I know these were real popular in the early eighties.
It is finished in colts nickel with factory checkered walnut grips. Jan 29, 2018 an original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. Colt series 70 mkiv government nickel finish youtube. Colt government model series 70 made 1974 nickel finish. Experimental nickel colt government model mark iv series 70 1911a1. The blued gun was in great shape and better yet was all original. Found a series 70 nickel government model yesterday at a local gun show. Brand new in hard case available for purchase at our online store the stainless. The story of the colt government model 1911 pistol originates in the late 1890s. The pistol is in excellent condition and comes with the box and all the paper work. I admit it, i love a slick lookingoriginal government model, series 70 mkiv, 1911, in shiny nickel. Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and. The venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during.
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