Compare prices for colt government 1991 series 45acp 098289011176 from all vendors. Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a.
They also had a plastic trigger and mainspring housing. Manufacturers colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame sights. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr grips all returns must be authorized, and are subject to a 25% restocking fee. Colt did reintroduce the series 70 pistol in 2001 and in 2002 introduced a stainless steel version, now original series 70 colts were never built with stainless steel and these new series 70 reissue also. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item. Colt gun magazines including colt 1911 magazines and colt ar15 magazines for sale online at discount prices. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original m1911 design. This is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt. Colt 1911 government series 1991, 45 acp 5 barrel, matte blue, rosewood grips, 7 rd mag. The colt gustave young 1911 is a royal blue polished series 70. Jan 10, 2019 the colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. Perhaps the most familiar of all of colt s firearms, and arguably firearms in general, was the 1911 semiauto pistol.
Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model s. The guns in colt s series 80 incorporate a firing pin block safety system that uses a series of internal levers and a plunger to positively block the firing pin from moving until the trigger is pressed, thus eliminating the possibility of the gun discharging if dropped onto a hard surface or struck hard. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. None average male hand average female hand 1911 government.
Currently all series 80 models 1991, xse, commander, new agent, etc as well as many new series 70 models competition, classic use frames with the 10mm cutout. Colt 1991 government model handgun gander outdoors. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. Search results for colt pistol model 1991 series 80 government. Bought it a day before we were no noticed shipped off to nam, aug 5, 1965. Colt series 1991 government model springfield xd forum. Sold it two days after arriving for twice the price. Colt 1991 government pistol the colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. Colt 1991 series 80 single action pistol o1992, 9mm. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models.
The 1991 is a strict upgrade from the aforementioned m1911 and includes white dot sights and a lowered ejection port which adds extra reliability. Colt pistols are a pinnacle in magazinefed, semiautomatic handguns. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. A hybridized variation with commanderlength barrelslide and alloy officers model frame. Jan 02, 2019 the 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. The m1991a1s came along in 1991 as a sort of budget colt 1911 with a parkerized finish and plastic grips.
In addition to hand guns, colt produced many shotguns, machine guns, and rifles. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. How do i find the manufacture date of my colt series 80 1991a1. Colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol with blued finish the colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol is a direct takeoff of the standardissue. O1991 colt government 1991 series 45acp 098289011176 gun. Colt custom model 1991a1 series 80 semiautomatic pistol with box. Colt magazines for sale online gun clips and magazines. Used very good condition colt 1991 series 80 single action pistol o1992, 9mm, 5, rosewood grips, blued finish mfg item num. Series 80 firing system the colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. Sep 23, 2018 the colt 1991 also has what colt has dubbed their series 80 firing system.
They have been offered with the series 80 firing pin safety so you have the option of pre series 70 no firing pin safety or series 80. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. Colt 1991 series 80 single action pistol o1992, 9mm description. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base. Standard thumb safety and service style grip safety. It is the customers responsibility to follow all federal, state, and local laws. Im on the fence between the springfield loaded and the colt 1991 pistol. Colt series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol with case. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto pistol. However, some argue the series 70 is the way to go for my first 1911 versus the series 80 1991 model. Colt model 1991a1 stainless series 80 pistol colt model 1991a1 stainless series 80 model 01091. Buy online, view images and see past prices for colt model 1991a1 stainless series 80 pistol. Essentially, this means the colt 1991 has a triggeractivated firing pin safety that prevents an accidental discharge from occurring in the event the gun is dropped. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model for sale.
Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. The colt series 80, m1991 government model incorporates a few modern improvements compared to the original m1911 government model pistol. Colt gm ss ser 80 1991 colt ss government model semi auto pistol. A hybrid of the m1911a1 military model redesigned to use the slide of the mk. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame sights. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think.
The 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. The competition pistol i have been working with is a full size, 5 inch barreled, stainless steel pistol. Among the most noticeable of these are an extended tang on the grip safety to help prevent hammer bite and improved patridgetype sights for faster, more accurate aiming. Any thoughts andor input on if im making the wrong choice with the colt 1991 series 80 pistol. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread.
This series 80 1991 model is in excellent condition show minimal if any scuffs. Serial number is in the 288xx range, and in late 2005 it was purchased new by a friend who graciously agreed to let me testdrive it and write it up for our 1911 section. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Colt m1991a1 series 80 for sale, used excellent condition.
It utilizes a series 80 firing system and more closely resembles the original m1911 that was used in world war i versus the m1911a1 that was used in world war ii through vietnam. Overall this is an excellent example of a mk iv in 9mm. In 1983 the series 80 models were introduced with the new firing pin safety system, which guarded against an accidental discharge should a loaded pistol be dropped onto a hard surface. The colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. Colt pistol model 1991 series 70 government genitron. This handgun shows an excellent bore with a like new finish. The entire gun, all the way down to the grip screw heads, has the same uniform finish. One version was made by talo and another by the pistol smiths at gunsite academy. This line shares front and rear serrations and an elongated hammer slot. While i have older colts and even a highly polished colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, i have none that are more reliable or more accurate in a practical sense. There is no rail on the dust cover and the slide is lacking forward cocking serrations bravo, colt. The interior of the gun looks like someone forgot to finish it. It still has the colt slide, frame, firing pin, series 80 parts, slide stop, recoil spring cap and plunger spring assembly.
The gun uses colt s wellproven firing pin safety introduced with the series 80 guns, and in the authors opinion this is the only one of its type worth having. Back in 1991 colt decided to market an economy version of their basic series 80 government model. The 1991 came 80 years after the original model and upgraded the design with white dot sight and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. Upgrades from the original include white dot sights and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. The polished blue was changed to an allmatte parkerized later matte blue finish, checkered rubber grip panels were used, and the serial number sequence was a resumption of the ones originally given to us military m1911a1 pistols.
Pistols in colt s retro line series 70 reproduction, ww1 replica, etc. The barrel has clear crisp rifling and the frame has handling marks. All manufacturers colt firearms mecgar pachmayr all calibers 10mm 223 remington5. The older m1911 and m1911a1 models originally issued to the u. Search results for colt pistol model 1991 series 70 government. This is a brand new, stillinthefactorygrease colt model 01991.
Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. Featured gun classifieds colt pistols 1991a1 this is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for. Colt pistol model 1991 series 80 government genitron. Its a goodlooking gun, classic to be sure with cues taken from the original including. Where early original 1911 construction was essentially pot metal, followed by an upgrade to investment cast in the 1970s, today colt is using advanced cnc machined high. The colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. The most successful of their long guns, largely because of the vietnam conflict, was the m16 and its commercial counterpart the ar15. It has been my understanding that the mk iv series 80 moniker was only used on the left side of the slide from 1983 through 1991 even though all the guns made after 1983 are still mechanically ser. Find the xse in enhanced government and commander models within our section of colt handguns for sale. The xse series line is standout among colt handguns for sale. In 1891, colt came into a contract with john browning, when long and profitable relationship started. Nope, the 80 series colts actually started in the early 80s. It is one of 525 specially factory serialized handguns.
The blued 5 barrel and frame are in good condition. The colt 1991 is a direct descendant of the original famous design. Colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol with blued finish. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a. Colt essentially took and redesigned the mkiv series 80 pistol to fall more in line with a workable milspec configuration. Colt 1991a1 government series 80 o frame sights gun. Unlike the swartz, it does not inhibit easy reassembly or reliability of operation. Colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol with blued. The colt 1991 is a semiautomatic largeframe pistol chambered in. When colt introduced the 1991 line a parkerized version of the 1911, with the series 80 firing pin safety it included a pistol of the same dimensions as the officers acp. Its a series 70 design, meaning it has no firing pin safety, although, oddly enough, the pistol came with a series 80 manual.
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