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Make: Colt
Model: Series ‘70 Custom Government Model (
https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Serial#: TDI0004
Year of Manufacture: 2007 (
https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “COLT” and with silver filigree. The left side of the slide is marked with a silver rampant Colt engraving. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and has the serial number “TDI0004”. The barrel is marked “COLT .45 AUTO”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in a triangle and “A”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “T”. The grips feature Colt Logos.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a ramp fixed to the full-length rib on the top of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch sight dovetailed to the slide. There are three white dots on the sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece Colt branded checkered wood with Oval Colt Logos in their centers. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grip is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10. There is some fouling in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is operation wear on the barrel. There is some minor handling marks. The screwheads 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: A lockable display case, with key, french-cut to fit the pistol and lined with maroon velvet. An extra magazine also included.
Our Assessment: Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of “the slide”, which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. Having secured a contract for the US Military sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the “Government Model”. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher-profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This example is a onate take on the classic design and fairly recent Series 70 model chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge to add to your collection, this is the choice for you.