Legendary guns in phoenix az 6022421195 hours of operation tuesdayfr. Colt sn c18501 to c18850 and norway sn 1 to 5000 june 1915 to ww ii 400 colt 1911 s. Colt defense 1911 style pistols for sale at classic firearms. The colt competition pistol line will now come outfitted with series 70 firing. Government 70 series 1911 slides, many with a fullsize 5inch barrel. These were built prior to the usage of stainless steel and they have rich nickel. My only other 1911 s are a kimber ultra cdp ii and a parkerized compact colt 1991, which i have for sale to finance my new colt. Colt classic 1911 series 70 government model semi auto pistol stainless steel specifications and features. Subsequently i found out that it was a highly polished carbon steel through testing and forum members stating that colt never made a stainless series 70. Low prices on colt handguns start at champion firearms. With all the 1911s it has manufactured over the years, colt has developed great expertise and knowhow in building the browningdesigned handgun. Series 80 i noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked up to be my colt 1911 enthusiasts.
About a year and a half ago i bought a gold cup slide that the seller said was stainless steel. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. Ready right out of the box for competition or personal defense, the new colt competition pistol is a highquality performer. Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted. Sell your colt 1911 series 70 for free today on gunsamerica. 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. Colt competition pistol line now uses series 70 firing system. The colt competition pistol the competition series is built on the fullsize government model but with an assortment of upgraded features for the competitive shooter. Colt no longer manufactures 1911s with the swartz safety.
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. Available for purchase at our online store the stainless steel colt. Colt pistols at oak hill guns we stock a broad selection of colt firearms including the delta elite, gold cup, national match, xse series, government 1991a1, colt custom shop 1911s plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. Comparing two recently produced, offtheshelf government models featuring the series 80 system with an original series 70 government model and the test gun with its. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a. Fusion 1911 2pc full length guide rod, commander, stainless.
While the 1911 has been around for ages and was officially adopted by the us military in 1911, it stayed pretty much unchanged until the 70s. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. The mkiv series 70 colt pistol series ran from 19701983. Ive noticed that colt stainless steel series 70 model o 1911 s with the 100 year rollstamp are not only hard to find, but they seem to command a very hefty price tag when ya can find one. The grips on this particular series 70 have been swapped out for ones with the nickel colt logo in the middle. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest.
But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. Colt pistols have long represented the gold standard in magazinefed semiautomatic handguns. This is also available in a blued finish, though this stainless finish is the one that caught our eye. They discontinued the stainless steel version of the series 70 gun very recently. This series 70 1911 features a 5 inch national match grade barrel, a blued finish, combat sights, double diamond rose. Sep 21, 2012 ive noticed that colt stainless steel series 70 model o 1911 s with the 100 year rollstamp are not only hard to find, but they seem to command a very hefty price tag when ya can find one. 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. A true competition 1911 thats ready for the battle against the timer. Since the original guns were never offered in stainless steel colt began making stainless 1911type pistols in 1985, two years after the series 80 models had. This 1911 is for the purest who prefers a simple 1911 throwback blast from the past. Jan 29, 2018 in my second article on the current series 70 see.
Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Its a 20 model in the bright stainless finish and has crimson trace grips. Shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction. Iv series 70 1911 discussion in guns for saletrade. First, the pistol has good features but they are not target features. 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. This is also available in a blued finish, though this stainless finish is. Colt series 70 government stainless northwest firearms.
Mar 28, 2017 the series 70 ships with beautiful rosewood grips, for both the blued and stainless versions, but these can be easily swapped out for any grips of your choosing. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. I am looking at the series 70 repros that colt is making now. Being in the mood for a nostalgic looking gun, i dont. Browse all new and used colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale and buy with. Brand new semi auto colt government 1911 chambered in 38super. Ive since repeated my experiment see video below on sidebyside comparisons between probably half a dozen new series 70 colts and. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.
At the heart of the design is a cnc machined forged stainless steel frame, slide and slide stop. Features include a fully blended magwell, and 25 lpi front strap. Find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. Colt announcing world war iera 1911 black army called the 1911 black army, these freshly minted 1911s are based on a 1918 version of the most iconic american military sidearm. Fusion 1911 firing pin stop full profile 9mm, stainless. If your pistol is a mark iv series 70 colt with a collet bushing, half the battle is. While the colt gold cup has long been considered to be the standard goto 1911 for competition use, colt has recently unveiled the appropriately named colt competition 1911. Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. Colt 1911 mk4 series 70 stainless steel wapenhandel podevijn. Additional this model features a novak style rear sight with fiber optic front sight along with a skeletonized trigger.
Colts mk ivseries 70 government model a long name for this iconic 45. This pistol is a tribute to the classic 1911 s featuring pre 70 series rollmarks, a national match barrel and staked on front sights with a spurred hammer. 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. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel. Should you buy or modify a series 80 or series 70 1911. One of the letdowns on the series 70, however, is the sights. While the same outline, weight, and handling are preserved in the modern colt, there have been improvements beginning with the 1911a1 and continuing to the series 70 and series 80. Brownells is your source for in stock saleclearance colt 1911 magazines at brownells parts and accessories. With all of the slides and parts available, you want to make sure you find the right one for your gun. Ive since repeated my experiment see video below on sidebyside comparisons between probably half a dozen new series 70 colts and the current line of series 80. Colt 1911 mkiv series 70 in 45acp with 5 barrel, wood grips, factory stainless finish, comes with 1 mag, no box.
Some earnestly look specifically only for a series 70 1911 and want to avoid the series 80 firing pin safety system and modifications at all costs. The gun is beautiful in the stainless steel finish we shot. Jul 22, 2016 a few years ago, colt introduced a new series 70 1911. Colt 1911 series 70 mainspring housings gun parts corp.
It was developed in response to an army requirement issued in 1949, for a lighter replacement for the m1911 pistol, for issue to officers. As with many of colt s new pistols for 2016, the colt competition pistol utilizes the colt dual spring recoil system found on the m45a1 colt developed for the marine corps. The series 70 system, which this gun sports, is the one originally designed by browning for the 1911 and does not have the passive firing pin block of the later series 80 system. The colt series 70 has a much shorter trigger, a standard thumb safety and grip, basic sights and an arched housing for the mainspring. The custom competition is a hand fit, hard fit series 70 competition pistol, assembled by the master gunsmiths in the colt custom shop. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. Colt stainless steel pistol parts for sale in stock ebay. I do see a degree difference between manufacturers, however.
Modern semiautomatic pistols all trace their roots to the famed colt m1911 pistol. Over the years, target features have crept into the colt 1911. Brownells is your source for slides,slide parts at brownells parts and accessories. Now available in corrosion resistant stainless steel. Barrels and slides for the shorter commander size 1911 45acp pistols. Its all a matter of individual needs and tastes, as far as im concerned. The original m1911a1 utilized a dull grey parkerized finish while the series 70 reproductions are offered in blue or stainless steel. 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 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. In 1949 colt began production of the colt commander, an aluminumframed 1911 with a 4. After a long wait i have a colt competition model in hand. Colt introduces stainless steel competition pistol models. Colts series 70 trigger put to the test series 70 vs. The new series 70 is the answer to the wish list of many colt 1911 fans.
I have been jonesing for a plain jane old school 1911. Colt s series 70 trigger put to the test series 70 vs. Low prices on the colt 1911 series 70 government stainless 5 in. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Browse the large selection of magazines offered by numrich gun parts. Nov 29, 2015 series 80 on left, series 70 collet on right. Looking for colt 1911 series 70 mainspring housings. In stock saleclearance colt 1911 magazines at brownells. Browse the large selection of mainspring housings offered by numrich gun parts.
Jan 10, 2019 the series 70 is a little more expensive but well worth the difference. The nighthawk custom colt series 70 offers several functional and aesthetic upgrades to a timeless classic. O1070a1cs colt series 70 government 45 acp 098289041654. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Fully updated for 2017, the gold cup tropy is going to make 1911 fans very happy. In one of the biggest surprises of the shot show, colt has updated the gold cup 1911. Colt 1911 firing pin 9mm 38 super blue factory colt part series 80 gold cup. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide. Lightly used colt series 70 government model stainless, fired approximately 400 rounds, in original box with manual, hang tag, lock, and other paperwork. I still shoot my grandfathers decades old pimped up and customized for international and olympic competition vintage colt 1911 with clark slide and barrel, but decided to buy a new series 70 to minimize beating up the heirloom and i am glad i did. The colt competition 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. In 1917, norway obtained licence to manufacture its m1911 pistols.
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