Colt Government Model Series 70 Limited Edition .45 ACP 1911, 5-inch, Blued — SE1-xxxx Serial Range, Excellent Condition
This Colt Government Model Series 70 Limited Edition stands out for its documented run of 5,000 pistols and SE1-xxxx limited-edition serial range. It features the Series 70 firing system without a firing-pin safety, forged carbon-steel construction with a blued finish, and factory 25 LPI front-strap checkering. Distinctive details include the LIMITED EDITION slide rollmark, the four-line Colt patent legend with Rampant Colt, and a barrel hood marked "COLT .45 AUTO N.M."
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: Displays little evidence of prior use. The bore presents a clean, shiny appearance.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue hard case
- Colt owner's manual
- Three 7-round .45 ACP single-stack steel magazines
- VZ double-diamond checkered grip panels (dark gray), installed
- Factory double-diamond checkered wood grip panels (uninstalled)
- Cable lock
This full-size 1911 is chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and a 7+1 capacity. It uses the classic Series 70 firing system with no firing-pin safety, preserving the original single-action trigger feel with a short, solid trigger and a wide spur hammer. Safety features include a thumb safety and a grip safety.
The pistol is built on a forged carbon-steel frame and slide with a uniform blued finish. Factory enhancements include 25 LPI front-strap checkering for consistent purchase and an arched, checkered steel mainspring housing. The slide carries rear vertical serrations, the LIMITED EDITION rollmark, and the four-line Colt patent legend with the Rampant Colt.
Sight regulation is handled by a dovetailed brass-bead front and a low-mount plain black rear in the Novak pattern, giving a clear sight picture. The barrel hood is marked "COLT .45 AUTO N.M." for quick chamber identification.
As a limited run of 5,000, this Series 70 Limited Edition is identifiable by its SE1-xxxx serial range. It ships with three 7-round steel magazines and arrives in the Colt factory blue hard case. The installed VZ double-diamond grips provide a modern, grippy feel, while the included factory double-diamond wood panels offer a classic option. Made in the USA; manufacturer part number O1911SE-A1.