When did the Colt 1911 G70 come out?

Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of “70G”, from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix of “G70” which changed to a prefix of “70B” from 1980…

Where can I find the serial number of a Colt 1911?

The serial number tables on this page are for the Commercial line of 1911s. I wont’ be much help in dating one of these guns after 1976. As always, I suggest you call the Colt Archive at 1-800-962-COLT. Use the Colt Serial Number Database Lookup Tool. These serial numbers are for the Commercial Model.

When was the first Colt.45 ACP made?

1911 .45 ACP Production Information. Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912. (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)

What is the serial number of a Colt Ace?

A M1911A1 similar to Army National Match.) 3) Colt “ACE”: Caliber = .22 Long Rifle S/N 1 to 10,935 = April 1931 to July 1941 (The last 190 or so were assembled from spare parts in 1947) Parts only partially interchangable with a .45 caliber M1911A1 pistol. M1911A1.

When did the Colt Mk IV Series 70 end?

That places this 1911 at the very end of the original MK IV Series 70 run, as the 70B serial number began in 1981 and ran through the end of production in 1983. The rest of the serial number leads me to believe that the actual year of production was probably 1982.

When did the Colt 1911A1 model come out?

Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing.

What was the serial number of the first Colt pistol?

Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912 (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.) 3) Colt: S/N 7501 to (approximately) 20,000 = Oct. 10, 1912 to…

Which is the most rare Colt Series 70?

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What are the features of a Colt 1911?

In 1992 Colt introduced the Enhanced Government Models which included new features such as a flattop slide, angled rear slide serrations, scalloped ejection port, combat style hammer, beaver tail grip safety, relief cut under trigger guard and long trigger. In 1999 Colt released the XSE Series Model O Pistols.