Colt 1911 government model series 70 mark iv

Nice, crisp wood grips with the iconic gold medallion. Colts entire line of 1911style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united states. 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. It is stamped on the right side of the frame, above, and slightly forward, of the grip. History of the series 70 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. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. 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. Relisted due to final bidder residing in ca on consignment. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. On the reverse it says colts government model, and faux wood grips include a golden cold medallion inset into the grip.

Colt s entire line of 1911 style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. Colt mark iv series 70 bushing the firearms forum the. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt. These collet bushings worked well but were prone to breaking due to being smaller than the slide diameter, hence the original bushing was made standard once again in in 1988. The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. The resulting colt government model was officially termed the colt mark iv series 70. I have a govt model mk iv series 70 colt 1911 that i bought, second hand, in 1977. Colt 1911 mark iv government model series 70 with box and paperwork. It is a new example of the best fighting handgun of all timethe. The two guns pictured on this page are both mkiv series 70 government model colts in. The series 70 government model colts were chambered in.

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. The colt mk iv series 70 was an improvement over the m1911a1government model by redesigning the barrel bushing to grip the barrel and give the production gun much improved accuracy. Buy 1982 colt 1911 government model mark iv series 70 bright nickel. If you own a 1911, there is a good chance that this one is in better condition. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. I am trying to trace the serial number, but mine does not match anything i have been able to find. Survival weaponsweapons gunsguns and ammorevolver pistol1911. Shortly after the war, colt introduced a new gun, the commander, which was based on the colt 1911 government design. 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. Extended slide catch installed, arched grooved mainspring housing, checkered front grip strap, beveled magazine well with extension installed. Colt 1911 70 series colt semi auto 45 cal in a colt mark iv goverment model blued.

Browse the large selection of grips offered by numrich gun parts. Jan 29, 2018 an original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. Colt 1911 slide stop series 70 45acp oem matte nickel national match marked 1. Colt automatic mark iv series 70 government model with a blued finish survival. The venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during world war ii until 1971. Colt automatic mark iv series 70 government model with a blued finish. I have ideas about the work i want david to do, but i really dont want to go to extremes. Colt mk iv series 70 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum. Ive not shot it, only field stripped, cleaned and oiled it, and put in fulllength guide rod to take away the rattle.

Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and should i be shooting it. Colt government model mk iv series 70 semiautomatic. The right side of the slide is marked, colt s government model, with the oneline address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide marked, colt mk iv series 70 government model 9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. Museum quality colt 1911 government mark ivseries 70 nib. 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. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. The right side of the slide is marked, colts government model, with the oneline address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide marked, colt mk ivseries 70government model9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. The 1911 colt is without a doubt, the most copied and most modified gun in the world. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. The 2001 model introduced a new colts government model roll mark engraving.

What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. A friend worked in a gun store in the mk iv s70 days and got in a nib straight from the distributor colt with gold cup upper on a government model lower. Its silver metal slide is laser etched with the words colts mk iv series 70 government model. The 1991 series incorporates fullsized blued and stainless models in either.

How much is a colt 45 mark iv government model series 70. Colt 1911 70 series colt semi auto 45 cal in a colt mark iv. It was colts first attempt to sell a 1911 government with custom features. I have a mkiv series 70 gold cup national match at david clevingers shop and he will start working on this pistol about august. 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 combat government series 80 northwest firearms. This pistol is a colt mark iv series 70 government model. Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 nickel. It was colt s first attempt to sell a 1911 government with custom features.

The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. After a few years of that run, colt redesigned the barrel bushing in an attempt to improve accuracy. The government model standard size mark iv series 70 is the civilian models of 1911 pistol for export and local civilian market. 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. If your pistol is a mark iv series 70 colt with a collet bushing, half the battle is won. Seems unlikely but never say never especially with colt. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911a semiautomatic.

Made by countless gun makers in countless variations, the series 70 government model by colt, the original manufacturer, sticks close to the configuration designated as the m1911a1 in 1926. This new colt government competition series 70 is a semiautomatic pistol chambered in the. Seeing what kind of interest there is in my colt combat government mk iv series 80. I have a govt model mk ivseries 70 colt 1911 that i bought, second hand, in 1977.

Numerous parts absent including but not limited to the magazine, magazine catch, grip safety, mainspring housing, and trigger. This is a stunning replica of colts government model mark iv series 70 m1911a1 from tokyo marui with incredible build quality coupled with high reliability. Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. Colt mk ivseries 70 full metal co2 gbb airsoft pistol. It had only about 100 rounds through it when i got it, and ive put about 150 more down the pipe. What we have here is a superb nib colt 1911 government model mark iv series 70 in the beautiful deep blue finish nibunfired this amazing pistol was built in 1979 according to colt look up and still retains the factory colt woodgrain box with all the paperwork. Colt 1911 government model mark iv series70 45 nickel il. That colt model 1911 was a commercial model, not a government model and based on the serial number, it was made in 1947. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70 type barrels and bushings. Sep 14, 2015 well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. An original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. 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. Shooting its 17 rounds at 344 fps, you have the right power for close quarter combat. Colt mk iv mkiv mark 4 series 70 government model 5 1911a1.

Dec 29, 2014 colt 1911 mk iv series 70 government model. This gun features a 5 national match barrel, twotone finish, fiber optic. Colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 semiautomatic pistol circa 19701976 has 70g prefix in serial number chambered in. Colt government model mk iv series 70 semiautomatic pistol. Aug 21, 2018 the venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during world war ii until 1971. Mar 28, 2017 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. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70type barrels and bushings.

You would be hard pressed to find a nicer nickel gun like this anywhere. You would be hard pressed to find a nicer nickel gun like this anywhere click for more info. Colt 1911 gold cup national match mark iv series 70 box ebay. Colts series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to colt government models manufactured during the. How much is a colt 45 mark iv government model series 70 worth. Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united. Ive noticed that colt stainless steel series 70 model o 1911s 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. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter.

One saturday morning while walking through a local gun show i spotted a nice looking colt 1911 on a vendors table. Here is a colt mark iv series 70 government model that is absolutely stone cold mint nib and nickel plated. Its silver metal slide is laser etched with the words colt s mk iv series 70 government model. This gun was essentially a shortened version of the a1 and was manufactured with a 4. A gun dealer looked at it and said that the lower was made by colt but the upper was not because. Mkivseries 70 production information the series 70 government model colts were chambered in. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol. Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and. Nov 29, 2015 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. If you dont own a 1911, now is your chance to own one of the cleanest in box colt 1911s on the market. Private party details registered on 512020 listings by this user. What the heck is there about this particular model that makes it so hard to find and expensive.