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Make: Colt
Model: O1970A1,Colt RK Edition Govt Model, Series 70, 45ACP, 5" Barrel, Blue Finish, SPECIAL SERIAL NUMBERS
Serial#: RKE199
Year of Manufacture: 2011 (
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Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi Automatic Single Action Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left and the right side of the slide have no standard marking, only scroll work engraving complimented by gold Rampant Colts.The grips are marked “COLT” and near the bottom marked “RK”. The right side of the frame is marked “Colt’s PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and features the serial number"RKE199 ". The right side of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP”. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade integrated at the end of the barrel. The rear sight is a square dovetailed onto the rear end of the slide. The top of the slide is matte to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece unique rosewood checkered wood grips with stainless hex screws. They have some minor factory handling and inspection wear but nothing of note. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The bore rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion as the gun has not been fired outside of the factory.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some routine wear from past handling, inspection and storage. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide-to-frame fit is snug. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The pistol comes with two detachable magazines. It is marked “45 ACP” on the left side, and features a Rampant Colt Logo on the bottom adjacent to the marking “COLT/ 45 AUTO”. It features 5 holes to view casings. There is some minor wear but the clip remains in Excellent condition. Also included is the original box with foam inserts, instructions, an orange pistol plug, NRA application, a Rudolph Kornbrath one of 300 Colt RK Edition Series 70” note from TALO, an Allen key and a padlock with keys. The box and extras are in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: This Colt RK EDition Seris 70 Semi-Automatic handgun takes .45 ACP rounds and has a highly embellished blue steel finish. It was produced in 2011 with a design that pays homage to the famous Rudolph Kornbrath, engraver of Colt handguns produced in the 1920s & 30s. This handgun is considered rare and collectible due to its limited production of only 300 guns.