Colt Government Model Series '70 Competition .45 ACP - TALO Eli Whitney 1 of 500, 5 in National Match, Blued
This Colt Government Model Series '70 Competition in .45 ACP is a TALO Exclusive Eli Whitney edition, limited to 1 of 500. It features a 5 inch National Match barrel, a blued finish with polished flats and matte rounds, and Competition Series target sights. The ELW-prefix serial and factory-labeled case (O1970CCS-ELW) verify the special run and configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows minimal handling marks from prior use. The bore presents a clear, reflective appearance consistent with the excellent rating. Please review the photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- Colt factory hard case (blue)
- Colt Safety and Instruction Manual - Government Model Series 70/Model O
- Four 8-round .45 ACP steel 1911 magazines
- Wilson Combat 1911 recoil spring, Commander 4.25 in, 20 lb (10C20) — included spare; not compatible with this 5 in Government-length pistol
This TALO Exclusive Eli Whitney edition is a limited-production Government Model built on the Series '70 pattern and marked accordingly. The run is verified by the ELW-prefix serial and the factory case label noting model O1970CCS-ELW and 1 of 500. It presents a collector-focused configuration with Competition Series features and markings.
The pistol uses a 5 inch National Match barrel, with the hood stamped 'COLT .45 AUTO N.M.' The carbon steel slide and frame wear a blued finish, with polished flats and matte rounds. The slide top is flat and serrated, with rear cocking serrations only, aligning with the Competition Series rollmark.
Target sights include a fiber-optic front blade and an adjustable rear sight. Controls are classic 1911 single-action with a left-side thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a memory pad. The skeletonized Commander/rowel-style hammer, double-diamond checkered wood grips, and checkering on both the front strap and mainspring housing complete the handling package. Nominal capacity is 8+1.
Factory markings are comprehensive: the slide carries 'Series '70' and 'Competition Series' rollmarks, and the frame is marked 'GOVERNMENT MODEL.' Made in the United States, this full-size 1911 delivers the fit and feature set associated with Colt's Competition Series in a scarce, clearly identified TALO Eli Whitney 1 of 500 configuration.