Colt mk iv series 70

Make offer original blue case for colt mark iv government model 1911. The original wood grips are in excellent condition. Jan 29, 2018 an original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. 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 released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the. To differentiate between the two models, the aluminumframed model was renamed the lightweight commander. It appears to me that colt may have used service ace frames to build these, but i can not find any information. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol with box.

I have a govt model mk ivseries 70 colt 1911 that i bought, second hand, in 1977. On the left side is marked, colts mk iv series 70, gold cup national match. I personally dont agree but i do like them and if you want one, you will have to pay the money. This is a discussion on colts mk iv series 70 9 mm luger within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. I have a mkiv series 70 gold cup national match at david clevingers shop and he will start working on this pistol about august. Colt mk iv series 70 government model pistol with box. Before you buy a colt 1911 watch this video duration. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united. Single action, semiautomatic with removable magazine markings. Date of production on colt 1911 series 70 1911forum.

This 1911 is built on a government style frame with a stainless finish and checkered walnut grips. I have a mk iv series 70 gold cup national match at david clevingers shop and he will start working on this pistol about august. In 1983 colt introduced its mk iv series 80 models, which had an additional passive firing pin safety lock that did not allow the pistol to fire. 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. Bluing is excellent except for two small blemishes on right side as s for sale by peterm on gunsamerica 999600517.

Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying. Despite it being the default pistols it appears even up until the final levels. Colt mk iv series 70 government nickel nice description. The more deluxe series 70 models had nicer sights and a lowered, flared ejection port which makes those worth a bit more. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread. The series 70 is the most desirable in my opinion, and, you will pay a little more for the colt name.

Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911a semiautomatic. Some folks will say that unless you are buying a colt, you are buying generic. 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 ivseries 70 government model9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. The series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk ivseries 70 government model. For a long time i couldnt see the appeal of a 9 mm 1911, feeling only the original. 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. Colt mk iv series 70 1911addicts the premiere 1911. In the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. If you read my previous blog article on the new mk iv series 70 see. Jul 29, 2016 lisez read english subtitles available, activate them decouvrons ensemble le dernier colt1911 propose par cybergun, le markiv series70. 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. Grip, right, checkered brown plastic wauto ordnance medallions, used factory. I have a factory box and paperwork with it, but the box numbers to another gun, a 1978 model.

Colt mk ivseries 70 full metal co2 gbb airsoft pistol. Colt mkiv series 70 gold cup national match 1911addicts. 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. Mk iv series 70 with sm serial number prefix colt forum. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Slide marked colts mk ivseries 70 government model. I have been waiting on this pistol since 0217 when it was shipped to david from a gun broker sale. Bore and finish are like new in box, and this handgun. I have ideas about the work i want david to do, but i really dont want to go to extremes. Imho, the fp safety should not be a reason to buynot buy a particular colt model. Colt mk iv series 70 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum. The first weapons in the game are heavily engraved colt mk iv series 70s. Colt series 70 1911 government how much is it worth and. Extended slide catch installed, arched grooved mainspring housing, checkered front grip strap, beveled magazine well with extension installed.

To find out more and see how the colt mark iv series 70 performed, check out the march 2014 issue of combat handguns, available on newsstands and digitally december 17, 20. It has no firing pin block so cleaning is much smoother since i don\\\t have to. 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. Colt mk iv series 70 if you ask colt auto fans which series is their favorite, many will say the series 70. The nickel finish is in very good condition, rated at 97% with some wear on the slide and light handling marks. Aug 21, 2018 in the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. Colt series 70 enickel gold cup national match rare. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide.

Iv, series 70 slide on somebody elses frameperhaps a llama ixc which takes a 10 round magazineor a paraordnance. Slide marked colt s mk iv series 70 government model. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. The following photos from hooper gun works illustrate the difference between the two. 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. The right side of the slide is marked gold cup national match. Sep 11, 2011 i have a colts mk iv series 70 government model 45 automatic with 1. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock. Mkiv series 70 gold cup national match serial number. Loaded with all the features you want, this series 70 ticks off all the right options shooters want from a replica airsoft sidearm including full metal construction, adjustable baxs, and realistic blowback. They later redesigned the barrel bushing in an attempt to improve accuracy, and the resulting, improved colt government model was officially named the colt mark iv series 70. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united states. In fact, i dont know of any colt govt model, or any other colt m1911 type pistol that takes double stack magazines.

Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match pistol. Sep 14, 2016 1911 cleaning colt s mk iv series 70 government model duration. 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. I have a colts mk iv series 70 government model 45 automatic with 1. Gun is in what i think is 95 to 98% with original colt magazine that came with the gun. Airsoft cybergunkwc colt 1911 mkiv 70 series eng subs. The colt mk iv series 70 was an improvement over the m1911a1government model by redesigning the.

I have a govt model mk iv series 70 colt 1911 that i bought, second hand, in 1977. This colt is the same one that fought wars and righted wrongs since its introduction, only now it has sights you can see and will feed hollow points. Mk iv series 70 with sm serial number prefix im looking for information regarding the 3,000 series 70 pistols with the sm prefix serial numbers. 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. Colt originally sold the the m1911a1 on the civilian market as the colt government model.

This removes from the triggerfeel equation the internal movement that disengages the firing pin block. I am trying to trace the serial number, but mine does not match anything i have been able to find. 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. Colts series 70 pistol features the series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to colt government models manufactured during the. Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted. Colt did reintroduce the series 70 pistol in 2001 and in 2002 introduced a stainless steel version, now original series 70 colts were never built with stainless steel and these new series 70 reissue also incorporated a solid barrel bushing. 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. 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. The original run from 1970 to 1983 also included a fingered collet bushing over a barrel with a widened muzzle end. 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. The main modifications in the new model were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing.

The left side of the slide is marked colts mk iv series 70 gold cup national match 45. 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. Date of production on colt 1911 series 70 i recently aquired a colt mark iv series 70 government with serial prefix sm24xxx and was wondering if anyone knew the date of production. Bluing is excellent except for two small blemishes on right side as s for sale by peterm on gunsamerica. It differed from the previous m1911a1 1924 in that the pistol had installed a split barrel bushing sometimes referred to as a collet bushing to increase accuracy of an already very accurate handgun. I have tried a couple of website databases and none have listed the sm prefix amongst the mark iv series 70s. 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. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for.

In 1970, colt introduced the allsteel colt combat commander, with an optional model in satin nickel. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol. 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. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock ebay. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match, 45 acp made in 1971, with original box and paperwork. Every time you pull your colt mk iv series 70 1911, you hold a replica of one of the most iconic handguns in the history of firearms. Introduced the accurized split barrel bushing collet bushing. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. The left side of the slide is marked colts mk iv series 70 gold cup national match 45 automatic caliber followed by the rampant colt emblem. Iv series 70 1911 discussion in guns for saletrade started by jaybee19, feb 18, 2020. 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. Save colt mk iv series 70 barrel to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.