GUN RETIANS ORIGINAL PARKERIZ, COLT COMMERICAL GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 , SER# 148057 MADE IN 1927, COMES WITH COLT LETTER STATING THAT THE GUN WAS SHIPPED TO BROWN HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO. ALEXANDRIA LOUISIANA. FFL is not required Ask Seller a Question Current Bid. The final phase of military trials pitted Savage and Colt pistols against one another. That testing revealed some shortcomings in both pistols, and the Army asked for more refinements in the designs. And, despite the wide-spread adoption of tens of thousands of Beretta M9 pistols, the United States Special Operations Command felt the need for a pistol that retained the stopping power of the large .45 ACP cartridge, while updating the M1911 platform. This Colt Government 1911 Series 70 is a Limited Edition 1 of 500 Bandera De Mexico!! U.S. ARMY COLT 1911A1SEMI AUTO PISTOL. ICONIC WEAPONS!! Constructed from durable stainless steel with a polished finish and steel flush-fitting baseplate, this magazine offers unparalleled strength and corrosion res . GUNS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION . THIS PISTOL IS IN ITS MANUFACTURE BOX WITH ALL ITS ORIGINAL PAPERS. In addition to the traditional extra power magazine springs. Christened the Lightweight Commander and available in 9 mm, .38 Super as well as .45 ACP, it proved a welcome addition to the 1911 family. 5" barrel. ALL PARTS ARE CHECKERED CORRECT FOR AN 1918 COLT. Use of reduced power magazine springs with full power ammunition will cause functioning problems. Five years after World War II, Colt came up with a smaller, lighter version of the 1911 to cater toward those who did not want to pack the full-size version. The Colt M1910 suffered 12 malfunctions, while the Savage suffered 43 malfunctions. It can be conveniently loaded with either hand. For a genius like Browning, it wasnt too difficult a task to upsize both the pistol and cartridge to .45 caliber. Please refer to our FAQ section for information on conventional vs. variable design. Factory rating for super .38 & 9mm is 14 Lbs. Most recently, the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps adapted the M17 and M18 service pistols, chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum as their standard-issue service pistols. In May 1899, 800 U.S. Marines landed on the island of Jolo. The gun has lots of wear, with scratching on slide and frame. Check out the Best 1911s for the Money, the Best 9mm 1911s, or the Best 1911 Upgrades! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nos Factory colt 1911 38 Super Goverment Model 5 Inch Barrel at the best online prices at eBay! gear. Small changes occurred here and there, like slight changes to the grip angle. He led troops against a superior force and used his rifle to systematically take down German machine gunners. Colt Defender 9mm Sub-Compact 1911 Key Features: Lowered and Flared Ejection Port 3-Hole Skeletonized Aluminum Trigger Enhanced Combat Skeletonized Hammer Upswept Extended Beavertail Grip Safety Polished Stainless Steel Match-Grade Barrel Magazines have Witness Holes for Round Count No Accessory Rail; Do Not Need to Press Trigger to Field Strip 04 This spring is also used in ACT-MAG magazines sold by Taurus, Novak and PSI. During testing, the gun developed ejection issues that could not be fixed at the range, so it was sent home. It was seemingly the only pistol to last the entire endurance test, but Colt sent a gunsmith to fix numerous issues with the weapon throughout the testing. The winning bidder will be the first to open up this EXTRAORDINARY example of Colt's legendary workmanship that has always been the thrust to above and beyond the competition! This 45 A.C. But beyond its service (Two World Wars! This is not an instruction manual. Seller: Guns Dot Com. Glock Gen 5 Glock 19, 9mm 15-Round Factory Magazine (679) Sale $29.99 . Colt Series 70, 80 & 90 - 1911, 1911A1, 1991, Government, Delta Elite, Officers, MKIV, Defender and many copies. For use in: Our site uses JavaScript for a smooth and modern shopping experience; we protect your data and never sell it to 3rd parties. Guns Listing ID: 809454Has 3 original mags, with bianchi leather 2 mag holster. The M1911A1 became the superior option and is the gun most 1911 owners have in some form or another. *SUPER RARE 1 OF 500 EVER MADE* Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Notably, Delta Force clung to their high-end M1911A1s, as did Marine Force Recon. Brownings beautiful mind created machine guns, shotguns, rifles, and handguns of all sizes. Like most of Brownings firearms, the M1911 came to be because revolvers were becoming obsolete. As the 1911 turns 100 years old this month, there are a few who pooh-pooh it as a relic. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>. The .45 ACP style can be found in either 7 or 8-round iterations. They determined the need for a semi-automatic pistol that fired a .45-caliber bullet in order to reliably stop close-range combatants. 3. CALIBER 45ACP , " EXERCITI BRASILEIRO 1940" BRAZILIAN CONTRACT. A small number of 9mm Lugers were sent for testing in 1903, but testing went nowhere. Colt 1911 Factory Parts; Beretta 92 Factory Parts; Browning Hi-Power Factory Parts; Colt Detective/Diamondback Factory Parts; Colt "P" Model SAA Factory Parts; Colt MM-Anaconda Factory Parts; Colt Trooper Mark III/AA King Cobra Factory Parts; Colt 22 Single Action G,K,Q Factory Parts; Colt Woodsman/Huntsman Factory Parts 1972. 1911 .45 ACP FS 15rd Blued Magazine Finger Rest RPM392 Model 1911, 15 round .45 ACP standard blued finish magazine With Finger Rest. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45 ACP Barrel GGW Stainless Unused Fitting Required at the best online prices at eBay! However, by the late 1970s political pressure from NATO to standardize around a double-action semi-auto pistol in 9 mm ushered the great 1911 into semi-retirement. 5 different strength recoil springs are available denoted as #1 thru #5. Anyway, basically: Most commercial Government Models from 1912-1924 used double-diamond walnut grips with ~15 lines of checkering between the large diamonds: Colt 1911 Magazine Available in both stainless steel and blued finishes, they come in versions for .45 ACP, 9mm, and 10mm. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. 45 Auto. 10mm Auto Colt 1911 Barrel | 5-Inch $ 175.00. Three extra power firing pin springs are also included. Well, I read over the Report of the Chief of Ordnance, and none of them did very well. Medium: Metal, Wood, Plastic I thought, at that time, how and where the 1911 originated. As the war ramped up, it became apparent that Springfield Armory and Colt could not keep up with demand, so contracts went to Remington, Savage, Winchester, and many more to produce the M1911. Eventually, the M1902 arrived. A grip safety is also at the rear, and a frame safety is on the left side at the rear, behind the slide stop lever. La Garde. Though Colt had high hopes for their own M1911-replacement, the Colt Colt OHWS, the design was ultimately unsuccessful. These springs are approximately 40% stronger than the factory springs and provide an increased margin of safety by helping to reduce the chance of accidental discharge due to the firing pin contacting the cartridge primer in the event of dropping the pistol in a loaded condition or from the increased inertia imposed on the firing pin with extra power recoil springs. FINISH IS B STS ( BRIGHT POLISHED FINISH ) .GUN IS IN EXCELLENT UNFIRED CONDITION . 10mm Government / Commander 8 Round Magazine-Stainless Steel Wichita Arms sights. Funny, but just the other day while reading another article the 1911 eas mentioned. Negative space has been engraved with dot pattern constituting full coverage beyond most any 1911 .45 ACP seen in the custom, Colt Government Model Series 70 Gold Cup Trophy .9mm 5"bbl. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Colt made their own plastic grips, and in 1946-47 used up their remaining GI contract grips on their commercial pistols. In his hand, he clasped an empty M1911, and in front of him lay eight dead Japanese soldiers. Mauser sent the always cool C96, Mannlicher sent the M1894 (which is a steampunk dream), and Colt sent the M1900. Personalize your experience. America loves the M1911, as evidenced by the fact that several gun manufacturers cling to the design. These are all stainless construction-(no alloy) except the trigger which I believe is, This is a beautiful highly polished Colt Government MK IV Series 80 45 ACP. Recoil springs for Colt 1911 series pistols are available in both conventional and variable power designs. Grips for Colt 1911s and 1911 clones - including Remington R1, M1911 Pistol, Rock Island Armory Series 1911 Series, Ruger SR1911, Sig Sauer SW1911, Para Expert Commander, S&W SW1911, Kimber Custom, Kimber Eclipse, Colt Delta Elite, Colt Commander, 1991A1, and Colt Government. The 1911 is one of the most popular sporting pistols and is commonly available in 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm and .40 S&W in addition to .45 ACP. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. Colt 1911 Full Size Polymer Flat Mainspring Housing NOS #P534. It got to the point where the 1910 model looked almost exactly like the M1911 we all know and love. These springs are used to provide a greater margin of safety, particularly when trying to meet certain drop test requirements. Very informative article. NIB Colt Government Model Series 70 Gold Cup Trophy .45 auto. This Colt has the early ' Fat Barrel '. As a Sergeant, he guarded and held a perimeter in Saipan. $3.95. When the Series 70 came out, an all-steel Combat Commander was offered to answer some shooters complaints that the alloy frame wasnt strong enough to withstand a high volume of shooting. The 1902 Military was fitted with a longer grip frame, a square butt grip, a mechanical safety, and a lanyard loop small improvements, but ones that would continue to help the Colt stand out. This pak contains 4 different reduced power magazine catch springs identified as #1 (strongest that is lighter than OEM) through #4 (lightest overall) and 1 factory strength magazine catch spring for a total of 5 springs. Selling as used in very good condition. The barrel is 4.25 inches long to make it more preferable for concealment over a full sized model. Colt custom, one of a kind, Govt 1911 .45acp 2 tone nickel fully engraved. 26520 - Reduced Power Pak- This pak contains 1 each of 19, 20 and 21 pound reduced hammer springs listed above, allowing adjustment of the firearm to individual requirements. The factory no-name mag it came with caused a feed malfunction with hollow point PMC ammo, ammo that same exact pistol fired without incident from a Kimpro mag. Picture Information . When the Army announced its intent to replace the .38-caliber revolver with a .45-caliber pistol several companies leapt at the chance for a lucrative government contract. Colt Magazine 1911 Government, Commander 45 ACP Steel. Co./Hartford Ct U.S.A. The frame is marked United States Property.. These paks offer a savings of 20% over the same purchase of individual springs. 9, 1902. 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