History

The G.I style of M1911A1 is notable for its short trigger, arched mainspring housing, small sights, short thumb safety, and small grip safety.  This is exactly what the Colt Mark VI Series 70 is: an almost identical replica of the original M1911A1 inside and out.  It’s not the most modern looking 1911 by any means, but it is easily the most classic.

Colt had been producing the M1911A1 for the military for many years when they decided to release it to civilians under the name the Colt Government Model.  To improve accuracy on the Government Model, Colt eventually modified the barrel bushing, and the new pistol was deemed the Colt Government Model Mark IV Series 70.

The Series 70 is also available in blued or stainless steel, in contrast to the M1911A1 that was produced in a dull gray parkerized finish.  The thumb safety is also slightly longer on the Series 70 as well, whereas it is distinctively shorter on the M1911A1.  The markings between the two pistols are also obviously different, although they both sport the Colt name and logo.

The Series 70 is also different from the Series 80 1911, which are far more popular today, as well.  The Series 80 is simply a 1911 that’s has been installed with an internal firing pin block system.  It’s possible for a Series 70 to fire on its when dropped or thrown against a solid surface, but the firing pin block on the Series 80 prevents this.

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This One

This Mk IV, Series 70 is blued, chambered in .45 ACP and is graded in Very Good condition.

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