Colt Government Model Series 70 .45 ACP - America Remembers Vietnam War Commemorative Tribute, Polished Blued, 5-Inch National Match Barrel
This Colt Government Model Series 70 .45 ACP is an America Remembers Vietnam War Commemorative Tribute built on the full-size Model O platform. It features a polished blued finish with gold-inlaid artwork, gold-tone controls, and a 5-inch National Match barrel. Double-diamond checkered walnut grips carry a left gold Colt medallion and a right enamel badge reading 'IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAM WAR.' The factory case label O1911C-AR matches the pistol, and a fitted wooden presentation display case is included.
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 - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and small blemishes visible on the finish.
What’s Included
- Colt factory hard case (blue) with O1911C-AR label
- Wooden presentation display case, fitted for pistol and magazine
- Colt Government Model Series 70 'Model O' safety and instruction manual
- 1x 7-round steel .45 ACP magazine (magazine body stamped '45 ACP' near the bottom)
Built on Colt's full-size 1911 platform, this Government Model Series 70 pairs classic single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech operation with a 5-inch National Match barrel. It is chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity and wears fixed GI-style sights with a front blade and rear square-notch.
The commemorative treatment includes polished blued steel and gold-inlaid decorative panels, highlighted by gold-on-black scroll and dragon motifs. Engraved text reads: "1959 ★★ VIETNAM WAR ★★ 1975 - COMMEMORATIVE TRIBUTE .45 - 'NO ONE COULD HAVE DONE IT BETTER'," accompanied by a sun/star emblem.
Many controls and hardware components feature a gold-tone finish, including the trigger, slide stop, thumb safety, hammer, magazine release, and grip screws. The grips are double-diamond checkered walnut with a left-side gold Colt medallion and a right-side enamel 'IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAM WAR' badge.
As a Series 70, this pistol does not use a firing-pin safety. It is identified by Colt's part number O1911C-AR, and the factory case label matches the pistol. Made in the USA, it comes with a fitted wooden presentation display case and a single-stack steel magazine with '45 ACP' stamped on the magazine body near the bottom.