Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk 1981 colt mk iv 70s series discussion in general 1911 talk started by kyle burt, apr 3, 2016. Aug 10, 2008 a set of black colt grips a loading tool a disassembly tool a cotton bud oh and an mgc colt 1911 mkiv series 70 government. It is a duty for owners to know how to disassemble it. It weighs about 800g loaded the cartridges add a fair bit of weight so this is definitely a hefty pistol.
The colt 1911 the m1911 is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol. Although the pistol has been around a long time the m1911 and variants are still widely used by special forces, law enforcement and pmcs. This officially licensed colt mkiv series 70 1911 co2 pistol is built with a metal frame and slide for increased longevity and durability. The finish is as good as western arms pistols which up until now were the most realistic pistols on the market. Tokyo marui m1911a1 government mk iv series 70 gbb pistol.
Brand new in hard case available for purchase at our online store the stainless. The colt mkiv series 70 government model this model is essentially a newer version of the 1911a1. I would highly recommend a new colt over pretty much any original series 70 1911. Serial number 71b4387 additional info government model mkivseries 70. Cybergun colt m1911 mkiv series 70 government gas pistols. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. It has the prefix 70g from 19701976, g70 from 19761980, and 70b from 19801983, when production ceased. I agree with ea, while it looks like a nice pistol a brandnew stainless series 70 repro like the one shown below can be had for the same amount of money and is a much better gun overall, and with a factory warranty to boot. Tokyo marui colt government mark iv series 70 nickel. The pistol features all the bells and whistles of a standard of a 1911 pistol, but is engineered to perfection using marui magic, and includes an adjustable hopup unit which is designed to add range and accuracy to shots, allowing a range of bbs to be used, and due to its build quality can out range most standard airsoft pistols. The colt mkiv series 70 nickel finish is a new 1911 variant sold by tokyo marui.
From 1911 until 1970 there were virtually no significant changes to the basic design, but the year 1971 saw the first mechanical improvement to the 1911type pistol. I recon that i may save a lot of money by going 9mm instead of 45 for my first in a long time 1911. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or historical importance. Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk 1981 colt mk iv 70 s series discussion in general 1911 talk started by kyle burt, apr 3, 2016. Ftf in wesson, ms and a bill of sale will likely need to be done.
Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Very nice colt mk iv series 80 combat government model. The seller wants way too much for it, but she had her husbands collection appraised by a third party family friend, who priced the guns out of the market. Call colt and give them the serial number, 18009622658 ext. Replica of model colt government mark iv series 70 nickel finish from tokyo marui. Pistolet colt 1911 m1911 mk iv series 70 stainless silver co2 full metal blowback 180529. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. Nighthawks new tactical ready series for competition and carry nighthawk custom is announcing a new line of doublestack 1911s for carry and competition called the tactical ready series, or trs. Recommended to run on hfc 4a gas or ultra gas in the winter.
The government model standard size mark iv series 70 is the civilian models of 1911 pistol for export and local civilian market. Replica of colt government mark iv series 70 from tokyo marui, which are among the best producers of gas pistols in the world. Other than that, the colt series 70 and the 80 series do not differ too much from one another. Colt government mark iv, series 70, nickel finish, gbb, tokyo marui. This is pretty much the same thing than before, except that it. 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.
I need the value of a colt 1911 45 mk iv series 70 sn71b4387. Colt 1911 government model mk iv 70 series posted by auggie on 52418 at 7. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. Mgc colt 1911 mkiv series 70 government forumotion. But many years ago, colt manufactured a series of its iconic 1911s. Box of co2 capsules, holster and carry bag condition. Pistolet colt 1911 m1911 mk iv series 70 stainless silver. The tokyo marui 70 series 1911 pistol is totally stunning in both appearance and performance. Mkivseries 70 production information the series 70 government model colts were chambered in. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70.
The government model has a 5 barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the colt medallion. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Colt 1911 government mk iv series 70 the legacy was reissued from colt custom shop the combat proven weapon that has tirelessl for sale by rmontecarpentry on gunsamerica 927170475. When referring to colt 1911 pistols, the first models that come to mind are the standardsized semiautos chambered in.
Price check colt mark iv series 70 government model 9mm. Dec 05, 20 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. 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. Tokyo marui government mark iv series 70 gbb pistol nickel finish 1. The gun the replica has a fantastic feel to it, as indeed all single stacking. Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 airsoft. The colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol is a direct takeoff of the standardissue 45 caliber m1911 sidearm originally manufactured by colt, and used by the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1985. Although it was designed over 100 years ago, the colt government is still an object of worship among its fans and in spite of its age, is still a very usable weapon for home and personal.
Jun 21, 2017 national match mk iv series 80 parts illustration. Colt has been manufacturing 1911s for over one hundred years. I have a rail gun, a gold cup trophy and a national match, all purchased in the last year. Our colt custom shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long synonymous with the name colt. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy.
The colt 1911 government allows maybe more upgrades than any other handgun ever commercially sold. Colt mkiv series 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. Models using the new barrelbushing setup were the government model and gold cup, which were designated the mark iv series 70 or simply series 70 pistols. The pistol features all the bells and whistles of a standard of a 1911 pistol, but is engineered to perfection using marui magic, and includes an adjustable hopup unit which is designed to add range and accuracy to shots, allowing a range of bbs to be used, and due to its build quality can out. From 1942 to 1945 all 1911a1 pistols should show a slight to very noticed mismatch of coloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1943 the slide lock notch area should also show some discoloration from hardening after the pistols finish was applied.
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. Colt 1911 mk ivseries 70 government model duration. Sep 11, 2011 the colt mkiv series 70 government model this model is essentially a newer version of the 1911a1. None only ever fired in friends field, has a massive kick to it and comes with all the trades on the side. Colt firearms factory 1911 government 70 series cuff links.
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. The quality of their guns, machining, assembly, accuracy, fit and finish is better than any other time since the 1960s. Manufacturertrademark colts manufacturing company, llc modelconfiguration model 1911 mk iv series 70. Sorry for such a long video, guess i just had a lot to cover here. Featuring the iconic colt stallion on the slide and grips, this co2 powered pistol packs a punch firing at 361 fps with 0. Tm made a pretty good step forward here with a very nicely made 1911. Colt mk iv series 80 combat goverment, why is it combat.
An original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. Anyone know why this model is considered a combat model. Evening, im going to be calling tomorrow on a nickel plated colt 1911 mkiv series 70 xxxxxxg70, and im wondering what prices i should haggle with. The competition model has features for enhanced accuracy and shooting control. I have a 1911 colt mkiv series 80 combat government. 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. Little help on the government 1911, series 70mkiv, shiny nickel plated pistol.
Colt government mark iv, series 70, gbb, tokyo marui. I know that the mkiv have a heavier slide but thats about it. Tokyo marui colt goverment 1911 mark iv series70 talks. The new generation of gas blow back gbb pistols incorporate their brand new higrouping hardkick blowback mechanism. Little help on the government 1911, series 70 mkiv, shiny nickel plated pistol.
Colt firearms factory 1911 government 70 series cuff links silver plate. Iv series 70 1911 discussion in guns for saletrade started by jaybee19, feb 18, 2020. It should be noted that the shorter 4 14 barreled commander pistols retained the use of the older solid bushing design and thus were never designated series 70 pistols, although one hears. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war.
What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Sep 14, 2015 well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. 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 1911 mk iv co2 blowback hicapa airsoft pistol, full metal.
Tokyo marui m1911a1 government mk iv series 70 gbb pistol bk. Jun 03, 20 manufacturertrademark colts manufacturing company, llc modelconfiguration model 1911 mk iv series 70. Feb 12, 2014 other than that, the colt series 70 and the 80 series do not differ too much from one another. Excellent plus condition colt government model 9mm series 80. Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 airsoft pistol. 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. Jan 19, 2014 colt 1911 mk ivseries 70 government model duration. Shot with dsct5 at 20070707 i went to the gun show in houston today without it. Colt 1911 mk iv co2 blowback hicapa airsoft pistol ps.
Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 nickel gbb pistol. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Tokyo marui colt government mark iv series70 nickel finish. Colt competition government model 1911 semiauto pistol. A set of black colt grips a loading tool a disassembly tool a cotton bud oh and an mgc colt 1911 mkiv series 70 government. Search results for colt pistol model 1911 government. Tokyo marui m1911a1 government mk iv series 70 gbb pistol nickelproduct description.
Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. I need the value of a colt 1911 45 mk iv series 70 sn71b4387 5. Cybergun colt m1911 mkiv series 70 government accessories. Tokyo marui colt government 1911 mk iv series 70 nickel. On the other hand, there is really no difference between the colt 1911 series 80 and the m1991a1, which is mechanically the same as the colt 1911. M1911 is a singleaction, semiautomatic handgun chambered for the. Available very good condition colt 1911 mkiv series 70 semi auto pistol chambered in. The m1911 is a singleaction, semiauto pistol first developed in 1911 and which served as the main sidearm for the us army from 1911 to 1985.
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