This pistol was nearly unfired when I got it 15 yrs ago. I later changed all of the internals to the best name parts available, with some recent updates. This Colt comes with all of the original (in new condition) internal parts, and can be converted back to its 100% original condition at any time. The pistols frame and slide was professionally accurized, then had all of the new, high-end internal parts hand fitted. This pistol routinely shot 1 inch to 1.5 inch groups at 15 feet depending on the shooter. This pistol is sprung and tuned to fire 200gr HP bullets, but is also reliable with the standard, high quality 230gr ball ammo. So far Approx. 600 rnds have been fired with no reliability issues since the upgrades fives yrs ago.
*Adjustable Target Rear Sight
*Tritium Front Sight
*Extended Controls (Wilson Combat)
*G10 Grip Scales
*Lightened Hammer (Smith & Alexander)
*Extended Beaver Tail (Smith & Alexander)
*Flat, Stainless Mainspring housing, Dragon scale *pattern (Smith & Alexander)
*Match Trigger Shoe (Smith & Alexander)
*Match Sear & Dis-connector (EGW)
*Extended Mag release w/lightened spring (Smith & Alexander)
*Sprinco Recoil Management Guide Rod System
*WOLF Springs throughout
*Titanium firing pin (STI)
*Stainless BULLET PROOF XS Extractor (Wilson Combat)
*Stainless Extended Ejector (Wilson Combat)
*Spherical Barrel Bushing: 416-R Stainless Steel, heat treated. (Briley)
*Stainless, Match Barrel & Bushing: (Storm Lake)
*Shok-Buff, recoil buffer pad (Wilson Combat)
*Comes w/ Two Shooting Star magazines
**Exterior is all original as far as I know. (See Pic of steel plate, off-hand test fire)
ORIGINAL BASIC DATA:
*Make: Colt
*Model: 1911, Mark IV Series ‘70, Government Model
*Serial#: 05205G70
*Year of Manufacture: 1976 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
*Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP
*Action Type: Semi-Automatic Single Action Pistol with Detachable Magazine
*Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S MK IV/SERIES ‘70 / GOVERNMENT MODEL / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER”, and features an adjacent Rampant Colt logo.
*The right side of the slide is marked “COLT’S GOVERNMENT MODEL”.
*The right side of the frame is marked “COLT PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and features the serial number “05205G70”.
*The left side of the trigger guard is marked “O” and with the “VP” proof while the right side is marked “1”.
*Barrel Length: 5”
*Sights: The front sight is a drift-able Tritium-blade. The rear sight is fully adjustable.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip:
*Type of Finish: Nickel
*Finish Originality: Original w/mild scratched
*Bore Condition: The current Strm-Lake match barrel is bright w/ sharp rifling. The original COLT barrel is the same.
*Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 95% of its finish. There are some scattered cloudy finish and freckles of faint frost which I believe will polish out. Basically light operational wear.
*Mechanics: The action functions perfectly, but as with any accurized 1911, it sometimes does not like low-buck ammo.
