Colt MKIV 70 Series

[Outcold]

I recently got offered the opportunity to purchase a Colt MKIV 70 Series off of a friend. It is un-fired, and looks great. I was wondering what I should be valuing it at, and if it is indeed a great firearm to add to my collection?

Let me know your thoughts and opinions, I greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Chris

 

[dan belisle]

Original or one of the new ones? Great guns, I have a couple of the originals. Unfired? Around 800 to 1000 depending. New ones are a little more. - dan

 

[Heddok]

If you don't want it, have you're friend pm me and I'll take it.

 

[arkangel06]

More info needed and some pictures would be nice.

 

[Outcold]

This is her, she is in "like new" condition, and is unfired. I am not sure if it is a new or original one, but maybe one of you can tell me by the looks of it?

Thanks, Chris

 

[dannyair]

Judging by the front sight, it looks like new production.

 

[mr00jimbo]

New production. The old models have much larger roll marks.
like this:
http://3.bp.########.com/_CbwnjooteyI/SL2Uns-FLlI/AAAAAAAASHM/78hr-vSXwcM/s400/800px-Colt_Series_70_-_pic1.jpg

 

[dannyair]

New production. The old models have much larger roll marks.
like this:
http://3.bp.########.com/_CbwnjooteyI/SL2Uns-FLlI/AAAAAAAASHM/78hr-vSXwcM/s400/800px-Colt_Series_70_-_pic1.jpg

Some do some don't. They made both large and small print on the original MKIV Series 70.

 

[Ardent]

Superb gun, and new production. Take her, shoot her, and never let her go. Colts are the only handguns I'll own from here out, SAA's, Pythons, and 1911's- just personal preference I like the class and Colt brand.

 

[okcorral1881]

Colts are the only handguns I'll own from here out, SAA's, Pythons, and 1911's-

...........

 

[ruffbird]

I too like those 1911 colts....

With it's Norinco brother....

 

[Ardent]

Like the SS Colt- but that Norc is no brother!

 

[NAA]

Colt Series 70 "Government" Model .45ACP

Yeah, me like!

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NAA.

 

[dannyair]

Nice one NAA. Here's an original Series 70 with small roll marks:

 

[kidvett]

Original Series 70 Custom Shop Electroless Nickle Govmt Model 45 Cal.

Been into 1911s for over 30yrs, Colts have always been my ``go to`` pistols...Mk

 

[deadman]

Original S70 or new-production, if its unfired and under 1000 bucks, I'd say take it and run. Since everyone else is posting pics, I will too!

Unfired and with original packaging (and a companion-piece conversion unit), my basic S70 pistol:

 

[EMEDiva]

I purchased mine for $550.00, back in Calgary during 1981. No GST back then.

 

[Outcold]

That's awesome guys, your Colt 1911's are looking ###y. I am not sure if I should modify the 70 series or keep it the way she is and collect it?

 

[mr00jimbo]

I too like those 1911 colts....

With it's Norinco brother....

What did you do to that Norinco? I was thinking to buy one and do that exact same thing to it...nice bluing, clean it up, etc. I love my Series 70, but wouldn't mind a second 1911 of GI spec.