Colt mark iv series 70 government model 1911a1 1911a1, satin nickel 5 sa semiautomatic pistol, mfd 197981. Colt 1911 gold cup mark iv series 70 national match. 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. 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 series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report.
These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled. We will be doing a comparison to the series 80 as well as range day performance and holsterpart recomendations. The front and rear sights were also made larger than what was found on the mk iv series 80 guns. 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. This updated configuration is packed with ambidextrous features and includes a 15 mlok compatible rail system that will enable flexibility for every end user. The new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv. Shop our selection of hard to find colt parts today. The biggest change in the series 80 is the firing pin block. All parts in this category are specific to the 1911 pistol unless otherwise noted. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Midwest gun works is proud to offer a wide variety of firearm parts from colt. Semiautomatic pistol with detachable magazine markings.
Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. The gun has good highprofile sights, with the front sight staked and the rear sight in a dovetail groove. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be. The revolutionary lower receiver and bolt carrier design enable the upper receiver group to be easily swapped out for any colt milspec. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. Feb 22, 2012 1911 series 70 colt government model mk iv disassembly and assembly. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international.
If you read my previous blog article on the new mk iv series 70 see. Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911a semiautomatic. Some claim that this addition makes for a heavier trigger pull. Hood is wider for use on colt specific series 70 slides. The series 70 pin top one is the same as the series 80 bottom one. So why is it better than the original series 70s ive owned over the years. Often the bad colts are considered to have been made during the labor strike from 1985 to 1990 where most of the colt 1911s were assembled by temp workers.
Find parts for a 1911 in this easytounderstand schematic at midwayusa. Its silver metal slide is laser etched with the words colt s mk iv series 70 government model. Colt mark iv series 70 government model 1911a1 1911a1, satin. This removes from the triggerfeel equation the internal movement that disengages the firing pin block. Available for immediate purchase at our online store legendary colt 1911. 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. I have a colts mk iv series 70 government model 45 automatic with 1. The mk iv series 70 government model and the combat commander pre series 80 are especially fine weapons.
The series 80 guns, due to the firing pin safety block, are not as desirable for military use. Colt 1911 wwi wwii us army military 45 acp pistol slide, barrel. Its silver metal slide is laser etched with the words colts mk iv series 70 government model. Series80 colt mkiv gold cup national match 1911forum. Colt 1911 mk iv series 70 chambered in 45 acp with a 5 inch barrel. Prewar conversions were complete topends, but postwar, the bushing, recoil spring guide and recoil spring plug were deleted, since those parts could be easily be borrowed from the centerfire gun for use with the conversion. Colt introduced the mkiv series 80 in 1983 with the mechanical firing pin safety. Colt mk ivseries 70 full metal co2 gbb airsoft pistol. Do not install a series 70 conversion unit on a series 80 pistol. Shot with dsct5 at 20070707 i went to the gun show in houston today without it.
Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted. From the ar platform to the 1911 and more, find the best colt replacement or upgrade part for your firearm. Since 1855, colt continues to maintain its position as one of the worlds leading gun manufacturers by blending stateoftheart technologies and modernized manufacturing methods. All the colt manuals and users guides are available for free view without any registration. 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 has served the shooting community since 1950. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Jan 29, 2018 an original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. The 1991 series incorporates fullsized blued and stainless models in either. Parts overall would rate in excellent condition, still have the factory colt blue finish. Colt was thus inspired to introduce the next item in the retro line, a new mk iv series 70 government model like those manufactured for the civilian market from 1971 until 1983. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action.
Lag tactical defender series owbiwb holster for 5 barrel 1911 no rail models. This gun is in excellent condition and is covered by durys lifetime warranty. Colt 1911 45acp 5 barrel new old stock says colt 45 auto, mk ivseries 70 on top of chamber with link and pin free shipping excellent condition. So i inherited my fathers colt officers model mark iv 80s 45acp.
Lastly, a solid barrel bushing was used instead of the delicate series 70 colletstyle bushing. Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions. Nov 29, 2015 series 80 on left, series 70 collet on right. Colt stainless steel pistol parts for sale in stock ebay.
The original run from 1970 to 1983 also included a fingered collet bushing over a barrel with a widened muzzle end. S armed forces from world war ii until the mid1980s. View the colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual for free. Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual. Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide. Colt officers mark iv 80 series 45 acp replacement parts. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a. Shooting its 17 rounds at 344 fps, you have the right power for close quarter combat. The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. Value of colt s mk iv series 70 gold cup national match. From doc omeara at gun tests on the series 70 collet bushing good support at the front and the rear of the barrel is essential to accuracy, but one doesnt have to fit a match bushing and have the lugs welded and recut to do it.
Perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911asemiautomatic. My father loved some big wooden grips, me not so much. Colt blue, stainless steel, nickel or satin nickel blue slide wstainless receiver. New colt 1911 series 70 stainless steel extractor rock island armory oem 1911. The mark iv series 70 is a 1911a1 with a couple essential modern improvements.
The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance. May 24, 2017 colt 1911 mk iv series 70 government model duration. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be installed by our highly trained gunsmiths. 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. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 70 o frame parts list find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. Dec 05, 20 the mark iv series 70 is a 1911a1 with a couple essential modern improvements. They are more complex and difficult to maintain under field conditions. Ausband continues, the feed ramp is relieved in an interesting fashion.
Grips, magazines, parts and tools, holsters and conversion kits. If your pistol is a mark iv series 70 colt with a collet bushing, half the battle is won. Colt colt barrel parts pistol parts for sale in stock ebay. Colt semidropin barrel 1911 government series 70 45 acp. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Colt mark iv series 70 government model 1911a1 1911a1. This is an original factory replacement part from colt. Sep 11, 2011 i have a colts mk iv series 70 government model 45 automatic with 1.
The collet bushing was replaced with the solid bushing and the phase out was completed around 1988. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. Considered by many as one of the must have colts, this beauty w. For him to fit those monsters on the frame he needed to replace the slide lock, safety and plunger. Collet bushing hooper gun works reliable 1911 parts. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. Sep 14, 2015 what colt is giving you with the new mk iv series 70 is in fact a series 80 pistol with series 80 trigger system parts, only without the actual firing pin block. Factory replacement parts are manufactured with the same specifications and are made with the same material as the original parts.
Factory colt 45 acp extractor ss govt commander officer series 70 only. If you are looking for the best 1911 parts and accessories, you are in luck. 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. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. Colt 1911 mk ivseries 70 government model duration. The mk ivseries 70 government model and the combat commander pre series 80 are especially fine weapons. On the reverse it says colt s government model, and faux wood grips include a golden cold medallion inset into the grip. Modelconfiguration model mkiv series 70 gold cup national match. A look at the colt mk iv series 70, then you know that the originals differed from the original in more than just the trigger. Postwar conversion units did not include a bushing. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy.