Colt series 70 government model discontinued

Since 1855, colt continues to maintain its position as one of the worlds leading gun manufacturers by blending stateoftheart technologies and modernized manufacturing methods. 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. 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. I live in florida and i heard stainless steel was better for my environment. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Why did colt discontinue the series 70 government in. While just as reliable and just as accurate the gun was not seen as. 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. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread.

Thats not to say that all other manufacturers of the 1911 are bad. 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. Shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction. The series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk ivseries 70 government model. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. I know colt switched production originally from series 80 to the currently produced series 70 in the last 12 years. They are basically the same as the 80 series guns with the 80 series parts removed and a laser engraved rollmark. Imho, the fp safety should not be a reason to buynot buy a particular colt model. Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol with box and conversion kit.

The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. The series 70 government model colts were chambered in. This gun features a 5 national match barrel, twotone finish, fiber optic. 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. 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. The series 80 government model i bought last year was also a good, dependable, accurate pistol right out of the box. This is also available in a blued finish, though this. Sold colt 1911 series 70 government 5 45 acp stainless price. I just opened up the box and looked at the owners manual. The reason for them being discontinued was due to a rare but. No trades accepted, willing to ship for additional fee.

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. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. The revolutionary lower receiver and bolt carrier design enable the upper receiver group to be easily swapped out for any colt milspec. Apr 01, 2014 shooting and discussing a beautiful series 70 colt reproduction. That 100 year rollstamp is gonna add another hundred or so. The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report.

The rollmarks are not exactly the same as a 60s commercial colt. 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. 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 series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. The colt series 80, introduced in 1983, was formally known as the colt mk iv series 80 line of pistols. The colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. Colts manufacturing discontinued items cmc government supply. The stainless series 70 models are said to have been discontinued and are very hard to find. All three of these guns will run lswc, ball, rnl, and hp without a hiccup.

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 pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. So why is it better than the original series 70s ive owned over the years. Why did colt discontinue the series 70 government in stainless steel. 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 new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv. Jan 04, 2017 colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news. Colt carries magazines for 1911 and ar models of pistols and rifles. They discontinued the stainlesssteel version of the series 70 gun very recently. Colt semidropin barrel 1911 government series 70 45 acp 1. Brand new in hard case available for purchase at our online store the stainless. This new colt government competition series 70 is a semiautomatic pistol chambered in the. Nonetheless, it was the colt 1911 that was the original manufacturer of the 1911.

In effect, the return to the pre series 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. Colt has been shuffling between discontinuing the various. Nickel series 70 colt government models with small letters were only manufactured 19801982. The colt mkiv series 70 government model this model is essentially a newer version of the 1911a1. The story of the colt government model 1911 pistol originates in the late 1890s. The majority of this model was manufactured 19701980 with large. Colt discontinued the series 70 and brought out the series 80 1911 with its firing pin safeties.

The 2001 model introduced a new colts government model roll mark engraving. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. Government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 my favorite pistol. 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. Aug 05, 2015 last week i traded for a new colt government model. At the heart of the design is a cnc machined forged stainless steel frame, slide and slide stop. This system featured an arrangement of internal levers and a plunger designed to ensure the firing pin was blocked until the trigger was pulled. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. Colt mk iv series 70 government model pistol with box. To be perfectly honest, i have no idea how tell the difference in series 70 from any other series. 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. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think.

The lower one is a colt classic o1911c on the other side of the slide the rollmarks are completely wrong for a 60s colt. Eventually the use of series 70 to identify any 1911 without a firing pin safety. Fortunately, the brownells catalog is full of replacement triggers of many. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. Colt government model preseries 70 1911 ammoland gun news.

Jan 29, 2018 on monday i posted an initial look at the colt mk. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. 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. Mgw carries a large selection of magazines that fit many models of firearms from colt in various capacities, styles, and colors. This model instituted a big change to the 1911 design. 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 series 70 colt government model pistols were introduced in the 1970s as an update to the aging m1911a1 pistols. Two series 70 guns, a 74 and an 80, and i also have sistema colt 1927 model from 1956. 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.

Iv series 70 a current version from colts custom shop. While i was browsing my social media accounts, i noticed a couple of postings from my shooting buddies in puerto rico. Blued colt series 70 government model left and nickelplated colt series 70 government model right fastforward to the spring of 2015. 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. I can say without reservation that colt never made a production stainless pistol or revolver until after the series 70 pistols were discontinued. 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 models were manufactured from 1970 until 1983. Usa in one form or another, i have shot, customized, accessorized, reloaded for, and generally admired this one. Factory replacement parts are manufactured with the same specifications and are made with the same material as the original parts. The colt mark iv series 70 government model is the first improvement to be made to the colt 1911 a1 since 1924. The blue finished government model series 70 is still in production, that is what i have been told while visiting the colt factory three days ago. 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. This is an original factory replacement part from colt. Last week i traded for a new colt government model.

Shop our selection of hard to find colt parts today. The 1991 series incorporates fullsized blued and stainless models in either. Colt series 70 the new ones northwest firearms oregon. Lets take a closer look at the colt series 70 and how it performs compared to other options out there. Trust colt craftsmanship for the perfect magazine to pair with your firearm. 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. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Hood is wider for use on colt specific series 70 slides. 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. So a 70 is gonna be at least a hundred more than an 80. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a single action. The mkiv series 70 colt pistol series ran from 19701983. It has the prefix 70g from 19701976, g70 from 19761980, and 70b from 19801983, when production ceased. The series 70 handguns are differentiated from the series 80 models mostly by the fact the series 80 pistols incorporated a firing pin block.

Upgrades from the original include white dot sights and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. Colt series 70 mark iv government model gun trader shows. Jan 08, 2010 the series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk iv series 70 government model. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original m1911 design. 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.