Colt Government Model .45 ACP Pre-Series 70 (1965) 1911 — Novak Night Sights, Wilson Combat Bushing, Pachmayr Grips
This commercial Colt Government Model is a desirable pre-Series 70 1911, dated to 1965 by its C-suffix serial. It pairs classic Government-length, all-steel construction with thoughtful custom upgrades: Novak night sights with a Trijicon tritium front, a Wilson Combat stainless barrel bushing, front-strap checkering, Pachmayr Signature grips, and a pinned grip safety. Traditional features such as the arched mainspring housing, vertical rear slide serrations, and GI-style ejection port remain intact, making this a collectible, customized full-size .45 ACP.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Original case
- Two 7-round 1911 single-stack steel magazines marked '45 ACP' (unbranded)
This pre-Series 70 Government Model is a United States-made, full-size 1911 in .45 ACP with a Government-length 5-inch configuration and single-stack 7+1 capacity. The C-suffix serial confirms 1965 production, aligning it with the classic 1960s Colt commercial era.
Sight upgrades include Novak night sights with a Novak LoMount tritium rear paired to a Trijicon tritium front sight. The low-profile, snag-resistant setup provides bright, defined sight references while maintaining the pistol's clean lines.
Function-focused enhancements continue with a Wilson Combat stainless barrel bushing for precise lockup, front-strap checkering for added purchase, and Pachmayr Signature Model rubber grips. The grip safety has been pinned, and the pistol retains its arched mainspring housing, Commander-style rowel hammer, vertical rear slide serrations, and GI-style ejection port.
The platform remains a single-action, short-recoil, semi-automatic 1911 with a thumb safety and a pinned grip safety. Capacity is 7+1, and it comes with two compatible magazines to get you to the range or the bench quickly.