Colt Government Model 1911 Classic Series 70 .45 ACP, 5-Inch National Match Barrel, Blued Finish
This current-production Colt Government Model 1911 Classic Series 70 recreates the look, feel, and function of the original pre-1983 Series 70 pistols while benefiting from modern manufacturing. It pairs a National Match stainless barrel with a traditional blued carbon-steel frame and slide, giving shooters a faithful yet practical rendition of Colt’s iconic full-size .45 ACP.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent rifling – sharp lands and grooves.
This pistol shows light operational wear from limited, careful use.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Blue Colt factory hard case
- Colt Government Model MKIV Series 70/Model O safety and instruction manual
- One 8-round steel magazine marked “45 ACP” with eight witness holes
The Classic Series 70 uses Colt’s original, mechanical firing system without a firing-pin safety, delivering the crisp trigger pull that made early Government Models famous. A short, solid, serrated trigger and wide-spur hammer further replicate vintage specification.
The 5-inch National Match stainless barrel, stamped “N.M.” and cut with a 1:16 LH twist, promotes match-grade accuracy while retaining standard Government Model dimensions for parts compatibility and holster fit.
Both frame and slide are carbon steel finished in deep Colt blue. The slide carries vertical rear serrations for positive manipulation and correct 1970s-era roll marks, while a drift-fit rear notch and staked front blade provide the classic GI sight picture.
Double-diamond checkered hardwood stocks, a flat mainspring housing, and Colt’s traditional thumb and grip safeties complete the period-correct handling profile. The pistol ships with an 8-round magazine and hard case, ready for range use or collection display.