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