Colt Government Model Series 70 Level I .45 ACP 1911, 5 in National Match Barrel, Actions by 'T' Custom, Blued
This Colt Government Model Series 70 Level I is a special-run factory configuration with the factory LEVEL I slide marking and matching case label. It features a 5 in Colt National Match barrel and the original Series 70 firing system without a firing-pin block. Documented 2017 action and reliability work by Teddy Jacobson (Actions by 'T') elevates this example with a complete action job and targeted reliability enhancements. The pistol retains a classic blued finish, fixed 3-dot sights, and checkered wood grips with Colt gold medallions.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol appears extremely well cared for, with only mild wear and a couple of small scratches observed.
What's Included
- Colt factory hard case (blue) with serialized label
- Colt Government Model MKIV Series 70/Model O safety and instruction manual
- Actions by 'T' gunsmithing invoice dated 5/14/17
- 1x 7rd steel single-stack 1911 magazine (GI-style body with witness holes; brand markings not visible)
The Level I designation marks this pistol as a factory special-run configuration. It is correctly marked on the slide and accompanied by a matching case label. The pistol uses the Series 70 firing system without a firing-pin block, preserving the classic feel of the platform.
The 5 in Colt National Match barrel is bushing-supported and has a re-cut crown, polished bore, and polished chamber. The slide has rear-only vertical serrations and a lowered ejection port. Sighting is via a dovetailed front with a white dot and a low-mount fixed rear with two white dots.
Professional action and reliability work by Teddy Jacobson (Actions by 'T') was completed in 2017, with documentation included. Upgrades include a complete action job, Wolff 23 lb mainspring, new long three-hole lightweight trigger, Wolff sear spring, tuned extractor, polished breech face, polished feed ramp, polished chamber, polished bore, and a re-cut crown.
Controls and furniture are set up for confident handling: extended left-side thumb safety, beavertail grip safety with memory bump, checkered magazine release, Commander-style rowel hammer, and checkered hardwood grips with Colt gold medallions. The pistol carries a blued finish and a 7+1 capacity using standard single-stack 1911 magazines.