Colt gold cup series 70 1911 hammer 24k gold plated. The guns are available in stainless steel or a blued finish. I really like the look of blueddark metal with wood grips, but it seems that the series 70 comes with a bright silvery hammer and barrel. Champion firearms colt series 70 blued national match. No credit card fees when you think of a 1911, you think of colt. Colt 1911 70 series colt semi auto 45 cal in a colt mark iv goverment model blued. Colt gold cup pistols have been used to compete in local club matches through the national matches at camp perry. This pistol features the legendary series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction to government models manufactured prior to world war ii. A tribute to the revered commercial government model pistols of the past, the 1911 classic features the series 70 firing system, pre70 series rollmarks, national match barrel, staked on front sights and spurred hammer. Buy colt government 1911 classic series 45 acp, blued. This pistol features the legendary series 70 firing system, making it a faithful. Based on visual inspection alone its a very nice colt and im happy to have it.
I have seen them in the 1911 section as well as the colt. Colt gold cup national match series 70 1911, 9mm, 5, 9rd, walnut, gold medallion, blued steel. This updated configuration is packed with ambidextrous features and includes a 15 mlok compatible rail system that will enable flexibility for every end user. Colt produced a few hundred now and again over the years, prices for the few specimens you could find were more than a new dan wesson. Colt gold cup national match series 70 1911, 9mm, 5, 9rd. The legacy of the colt government model is well known. Colt govt 38sup 5 blued series 70 o1911c38 buds gun. Hi all, im looking at buying a new colt series 70 1911. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. Colts series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to colt government models manufactured during the 1970s.
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 series 70 blued 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Colt 1911 series 70 mainspring housings gun parts corp. My son and i shoot my new titanium blue beauty and i couldnt be happier. The story of the colt government model 1911 pistol originates in the late 1890s. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. Colt o1070ccsbt 1911 competition 70 series single 45 acp 5. The colt 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.
Series 70 firing system pre70 series rollmarks national match barrel staked on front sight, fixed rear double diamond checkered rosewood grips blued carbon steel frame and slide. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. Colt 1911 competition 70 series blued 5 45acp new semi. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding.
Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. It was developed in response to an army requirement issued in 1949, for a lighter replacement for the m1911 pistol, for issue to officers. It is a rugged and dependable colt that features high maintainability and sustains repeatable accuracy. Hello to all, i have lurked for awhile but this is my first post. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun the shooters report. Colt mfg o5872a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70 9mm luger 5. The revolutionary lower receiver and bolt carrier design enable the upper receiver group to be easily swapped out for any colt milspec. At the heart of the design is a cnc machined forged blued steel frame, slide and slide stop.
Colt series 70 govt 1911 45 acp 5 barrel, double diamond. Series 80 i noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked up to be my colt 1911 enthusiasts. Colt 1911 competition black, o1970ccs chambered in 45acp. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. 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.
It is a combat proven weapon that has tirelessly served our armed forces in past conflicts. Colt government 1911 classic series 45 acp, blued semi. My only other 1911s are a kimber ultra cdp ii and a parkerized compact colt 1991, which i have for sale to finance my new colt. Colt defense 1911 style pistols for sale at classic firearms. Colt series 70 blued discussion in soldexpired classifieds started by tractus arms, jun 28, 2017. Customizing a pair of old series 70 workhorses one thing to be learned from this project is to never judge a pistol by its looks or condition. The new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv. Shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction.
Colt 1911 competition series 70 titanium blue shooting. Find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. 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. The difference is that target sight as others mentioned, and colt gas been making much better. If you ask colt auto fans which series is their favorite, many will say the series 70. 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 1911 70 series colt semi auto 45 cal in a colt mark. Browse the large selection of mainspring housings offered by numrich gun parts. Original series 70 firing system closer to original 1911 pistol blue finish. A true competition 1911 thats ready for the battle against the timer. The colt series 70 or mark iv series 70 as the name suggests utilizes the series 70 firing system. A standard safety lock, standard grip safety and spur hammer complete this authentic throwback to colt semiautomatics of days gone by.
This one looks just like mine his with nice bluing, polished screws and controls. This pistol was just a unicorn a couple of months ago. Egw colt 1911 series 70 firing pin stop blued 10360 ebay. 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. I finally fulfilled a 40 year dream by buying my first colt government 1911. Low prices on the colt 1911 series 70 government blued 5 in. One of the letdowns on the series 70, however, is the sights.
Evolution gun works made for colt 1911 magazine catch lock slotted head blued. 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. Custom g10 grips, upswept beavertail grip safety, and undercut trigger guard keep the pistol. We looked at the many benefits of the colt 1911, including recoil and reliability.
Colt series 70 the legacy of the government model r pistol is well known. Colts series 70 trigger put to the test series 70 vs. Blackblued barrel and hammer for colt series 70 1911. Colt series 70 govt 1911 45 acp 5 barrel, double diamond rosewood grip brushed ss, 7rd. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. 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. Additional this model features an arched steel mainspring housing and short steel trigger. Upon inspection of the old colt i found it to be a very nice blued series 70 government model 1911 in 45 acp.
Sell your colt 1911 series 70 for free today on gunsamerica. Additional this model features a novak style rear sight with fiber optic front sight along with a skeletonized trigger. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide. A case could be made that the prewar commercial colts are more elegant and finely rendered, but surviving examples of these are expensive collector items, often commanding several thousand dollars in likenew condition. Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted. 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. There are a few clones of the original m1911a1 produced today but none of them come as close in quality as the colt mark iv series 70 reproduction pistol. Colt 1911 series 70 government model semi auto pistol. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto. Colt mfg o5872a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70. 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. Colts series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing. My son and i shoot my new titanium blue beauty and i. The mkiv series 70 colt pistol series ran from 19701983.
Colt 1911 series 70 custom blued 5 45 acp 7rd like new factory box for sale online. Order the colt firearms competition series 70 45acp blue finish 8 rounds online. Looking for colt 1911 series 70 mainspring housings. The grips on this particular series 70 have been swapped out for ones with the nickel colt logo in the middle. I have been jonesing for a plain jane old school 1911. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Colt s series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to colt government models manufactured during the 1970s. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series.