So why is it better than the original series 70s ive owned over the years. Fortunately, the brownells catalog is full of replacement triggers of many. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original m1911 design. While just as reliable and just as accurate the gun was not seen as. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Apr 05, 2011 that does not make it a bad gun just not exactly an authentic 70 repro, and it cheapens the name and the best way to think of the repros is that they are simply the same as current 80type colt government models but without the firing pin safety system which was in fact not at all unique to the series 70 all 1911s were that way since the. Eventually the use of series 70 to identify any 1911 without a firing pin safety. A look at the colt series 70 pistol the shooters log. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol with box and conversion kit. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. To be perfectly honest, i have no idea how tell the difference in series 70 from any other series. The story of the colt government model 1911 pistol originates in the late 1890s.
Shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction. 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. The stainless series 70 models are said to have been discontinued and are very hard to find. I know a lot of folks turn up their noses at the series 80 colts, but at least in my case, i really cannot tell the difference between it and a stock 70 series, which was a bit more money for fewer parts. Jan 04, 2017 colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. I live in florida and i heard stainless steel was better for my environment.
From the battlefields of normandy, to the jungles of vietnam, this combat proven firearm has tirelessly served our armed forces for more than a century. Colt series 70 the new ones northwest firearms oregon. Colt carries magazines for 1911 and ar models of pistols and rifles. Two series 70 guns, a 74 and an 80, and i also have sistema colt 1927 model from 1956. 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. The 1991 series incorporates fullsized blued and stainless models in either. The revolutionary lower receiver and bolt carrier design enable the upper receiver group to be easily swapped out for any colt milspec. The majority of this model was manufactured 19701980 with large. The evolution of the colt series 70 brought many new advancements to the table that were not even dreamed possible when the gun first debuted back in the the year 1970. Jan 08, 2010 the series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk iv series 70 government model. 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. Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. So a 70 is gonna be at least a hundred more than an 80.
This gun features a 5 national match barrel, twotone finish, fiber optic. Last week i traded for a new colt government model. This system featured an arrangement of internal levers and a plunger designed to ensure the firing pin was blocked until the trigger was pulled. The mkiv series 70 colt pistol series ran from 19701983. Factory replacement parts are manufactured with the same specifications and are made with the same material as the original parts. The series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk ivseries 70 government model. The colt series 80, introduced in 1983, was formally known as the colt mk iv series 80 line of pistols. Colt mk iv series 70 government model pistol with box. Jan 29, 2018 on monday i posted an initial look at the colt mk. Colt merely used the series 70 designation with the new guns as a means of identifying all pistols not using the firing pin safety system.
Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. The series 70 handguns are differentiated from the series 80 models mostly by the fact the series 80 pistols incorporated a firing pin block. Usa in one form or another, i have shot, customized, accessorized, reloaded for, and generally admired this one. The firing pin block is a much debated device as many people feel the block is needed. The 2001 model introduced a new colts government model roll mark engraving. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. Aug 05, 2015 last week i traded for a new colt government model.
Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the. The series 70 government model colts were chambered in. Lightly used colt series 70 government model stainless, fired approximately 400 rounds, in original box with manual, hang tag, lock, and other paperwork. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. All three of these guns will run lswc, ball, rnl, and hp without a hiccup. Apr 01, 2014 shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction. The colt mkiv series 70 government model this model is essentially a newer version of the 1911a1. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction.
Nickel series 70 colt government models with small letters were only manufactured 19801982. In order to improve the long standing complaint of the 1911 not having match accuracy colt developed a collet style barrel bushing with four flexible fingers that centered the barrel perfectly in relation to the slide. Upgrades from the original include white dot sights and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. The series 70 colt government model pistols were introduced in the 1970s as an update to the aging m1911a1 pistols. I just opened up the box and looked at the owners manual. Dec 23, 2016 colt s mk iv series 70 government model a long name for this iconic 45 acp handgun, but a gun well worth its status in american history. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 my favorite pistol. While i was browsing my social media accounts, i noticed a couple of postings from my shooting buddies in puerto rico. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. Sold colt 1911 series 70 government 5 45 acp stainless price. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a.
Blued colt series 70 government model left and nickelplated colt series 70 government model right fastforward to the spring of 2015. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. Colt discontinued the series 70 and brought out the series 80 1911 with its firing pin safeties. The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. Why did colt discontinue the series 70 government in stainless steel. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. 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. Since 1855, colt continues to maintain its position as one of the worlds leading gun manufacturers by blending stateoftheart technologies and modernized manufacturing methods. This new colt government competition series 70 is a semiautomatic pistol chambered in the. The reason for them being discontinued was due to a rare but. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread. 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. At the heart of the design is a cnc machined forged stainless steel frame, slide and slide stop.
Government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type. Why did colt discontinue the series 70 government in. This is also available in a blued finish, though this. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. Mar 29, 2020 lightly used colt series 70 government model stainless, fired approximately 400 rounds, in original box with manual, hang tag, lock, and other paperwork. The colt series 70 has a much shorter trigger, a standard thumb safety and grip, basic sights and an arched housing for the mainspring. This model instituted a big change to the 1911 design. The colt mark iv series 70 government model is the first improvement to be made to the colt 1911 a1 since 1924. The rollmarks are not exactly the same as a 60s commercial colt. In that article i explained how the series 70 came about, how the series 70 firing system differs from the series 80 system used in colt m1911 pistols since 1983, and why colt reintroduced the series 70 in limited runs beginning in 2001. The series 80 government model i bought last year was also a good, dependable, accurate pistol right out of the box. No trades accepted, willing to ship for additional fee. I can say without reservation that colt never made a production stainless pistol or revolver until after the series 70 pistols were discontinued.
Colt series 70 mark iv government model gun trader shows. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a. Colts manufacturing discontinued items cmc government supply. The lower one is a colt classic o1911c on the other side of the slide the rollmarks are completely wrong for a 60s colt. This updated configuration is packed with ambidextrous features and includes a 15 mlok compatible rail system that will enable flexibility for every end user. Numrich gun parts has a huge selection of colt auto pistol parts and schematics for you to choose from, and provides the experience and service that you can only find from a company that. Mgw carries a large selection of magazines that fit many models of firearms from colt in various capacities, styles, and colors. The new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv. Iv series 70 a current version from colts custom shop. 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. Brand new in hard case available for purchase at our online store the stainless.
They discontinued the stainlesssteel version of the series 70 gun very recently. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. Trust colt craftsmanship for the perfect magazine to pair with your firearm. The colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. Series 70 models were manufactured from 1970 until 1983. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. That 100 year rollstamp is gonna add another hundred or so. 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. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think.
Thats not to say that all other manufacturers of the 1911 are bad. 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. I know colt switched production originally from series 80 to the currently produced series 70 in the last 12 years. That does not make it a bad gun just not exactly an authentic 70 repro, and it cheapens the name and the best way to think of the repros is that they are simply the same as current 80type colt government models but without the firing pin safety system which was in fact not at all unique to the series 70 all 1911s were that way since the. They are basically the same as the 80 series guns with the 80 series parts removed and a laser engraved rollmark. Lets take a closer look at the colt series 70 and how it performs compared to other options out there. Colt semidropin barrel 1911 government series 70 45 acp 1. None of these guns have been throated, polished, flaredlowered, or had their extractors tuned at least on my watch tested, but not tuned as all were fine and run fine. It has the prefix 70g from 19701976, g70 from 19761980, and 70b from 19801983, when production ceased. Nonetheless, it was the colt 1911 that was the original manufacturer of the 1911.
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