WTS OR Colt 1911, 70 series, 1978

[BlackdogGS]

I have a like new 1978/79 Colt I would like to sell. I bought it in 1984. I immediately took it to a gunsmith and had adjustable sights fitted. The gunsmith test fired it but I never shot it myself. It's been in the gunsafe since 1984. $900, No trades. 509-969-4999

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[KKG]

That's truly a terrible thing to put up in front of the Gunpoor sole that I am!

I doubt it will last long. Good Luck!

 

[Connor Murphy]

All those years and never fired. That's some self control.

 

[Mike Johnson]

that guy worked on the 4th of july?

 

[KKG]

that guy worked on the 4th of july?

Some people are dedicated! Especially in the Gun business.

 

[BlackdogGS]

that guy worked on the 4th of july?

John was an AF pilot that was also an accomplished gunsmith. He had a spotless machine shop in his basement. I never noticed the date until you bought it up. He was mission driven and was probably completely oblivious to the date.

 

[Mike Johnson]

John was an AF pilot that was also an accomplished gunsmith. He had a spotless machine shop in his basement. I never noticed the date until you bought it up. He was mission driven and was probably completely oblivious to the date.

well I'm not sure how you can be an air force pilot and be oblivious to the 4th of july

 

[SUPER X]

All those years and never fired. That's some self control.

That's Gun Control

 

[KKG]

I think that's more like "Gun Abuse"! Never taking "Her" out for a day of fun and frolic!

 

[jbett98]

Does this Colt have the collet style barrel bushing?

 

[KKG]

Does this Colt have the collet style barrel bushing?

It should since it's a Series 70.

 

[BlackdogGS]

I had a few well intended folks that wanted to buy but the deals eventually fell through due to distance, etc. So it's still avalible.

I'll be listing my XDS 45 soon too.

 

[jbett98]

I would be interested, but I never received an answer to my question.

 

[BlackdogGS]

I would be interested, but I never received an answer to my question.

I didn't answer because KKG answered you question. He knows better than I.

 

[jbett98]

Just because it says "Series 70" doesn't mean it hasn't been altered sometime in the past.
Just cock the slide back on an empty mag and take a picture of the barrel if you don't know the difference and have to rely on someone that's never physically handled the pistol in question.

 

[BlackdogGS]

Unaltered.

 

[BlackdogGS]

 

[jbett98]

For some reason, I'm not seeing the taper of the barrel in the pic you posted. Could you please take one perpendicular to the barrel or slide out the barrel collet bushing?

 

[BlackdogGS]

Taper is very slight.

 

[jbett98]

Thanks for the extra pics.