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Gotti817
14th June 2006, 12:23
Hope you enjoy.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture163700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture162700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture161700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture160700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture159700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture158700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture157700x524.jpg

Other than at the factory, this gun has never been fired. It came from an estate sale. Let me know what you think. Also, modify or not modify. I know what I feel, I'd just like to hear what you guys think. Thanks.

Mike.
John
14th June 2006, 13:09
Let me know what you think.

What I think? I think I hate you! That's what I think!

No seriously, if I had this beauty, the only thing I would change is the sights. A set of the more contemporary ones, just so that I can see them (the ones on the gun are too small for my aging eyes).

Apart from that, I would leave it as it is, even though I know I won't be able to shoot it much, it will bite my hand every time I shoot it. So? What's a scar on the web of your hand, if in return you enjoy this beauty?
garrettwc
14th June 2006, 13:13
That's a beauty.

A new in the box original series 70? I'd have to lean real hard on the "do not modify" side.
Jeffrey
14th June 2006, 14:11
It just doesn't get any better than that Mike. :)
OD*
14th June 2006, 14:52
Wanna sell that old ratty piece of trash?







Seriously, that is absolutely beautiful Mike, congratulations! http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif
bobbarrios
14th June 2006, 16:11
I would leave that beautiful weap;on just like it is.

bob
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 18:02
What I think? I think I hate you! That's what I think!

No seriously, if I had this beauty, the only thing I would change is the sights. A set of the more contemporary ones, just so that I can see them (the ones on the gun are too small for my aging eyes).

Apart from that, I would leave it as it is, even though I know I won't be able to shoot it much, it will bite my hand every time I shoot it. So? What's a scar on the web of your hand, if in return you enjoy this beauty?

Thanks for the sentiment, John. :D I was thinking of the Yost "retro" sights for this one. Other than that, I believe it will stay the way it is. Thanks again.

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 18:02
That's a beauty.

A new in the box original series 70? I'd have to lean real hard on the "do not modify" side.


Garrett, thank you very much for your input.

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 18:03
It just doesn't get any better than that Mike. :)


Thanks, Radar. That really makes me feel good. :)

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 18:04
Wanna sell that old ratty piece of trash?

Does two hundred sound fair to you? :D







Seriously, that is absolutely beautiful Mike, congratulations! http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon14.gif


Thank you sir.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 18:04
I would leave that beautiful weap;on just like it is.

bob


I believe you're are correct, sir.

Thanks for the input.

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 18:06
Hope this batch is better. I really do suck at taking pics. Anyway, enjoy these for what they are. It pains me that I cannot convey the true beauty of this Colt to you.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture172700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture171700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture170700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture169700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture167700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture165700x524.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture164700x524.jpg
jeff1124
14th June 2006, 18:18
Very nice find there, Mr Gotti!! :)
Rdouget
14th June 2006, 18:27
A beautiful, beautiful pistol. Just a thought, I have large, fleshey, hands, and would get bit when shooting my Hi-Power or1911s etc. without beavertails. I learned to wear a thin golf or batting glove on that hand. Never got bit after that, and no needed alterations to the pistols I did not want to modify or bleeding web of hand.
R
jeff1124
14th June 2006, 18:43
I must have the right sized hand for a 1911 because I've never been bit. Not by my Browning HP either. Once I stupidly had my thumb behind the slide of a Glock 31 and paid a price though.
Rio Vista Slim
14th June 2006, 19:20
Mike,
Thank you so very much for the Outstanding pictures of your 70 Series Colt. In this day and age of "miracle" finishes, most people have never seen what a true Colt bluing job is all about. Your photos remind me of the original 70 Series 1911 that I lamentably let get away so many years ago.

Once again, thanks for the great pictures and for sharing your new Colt with us. Congratulations on a superlative find!!!!
Rio Vista Slim
14th June 2006, 19:26
Congratulations on a superlative find!!!!
One other thing! Unless there is something that YOU (as the owner) cannot abide on your pistol, don't change a thing!

When I hear someone say "Colt .45 Auto", the first thought that crosses my mind is a pristine (like yours) Mark IV/Series 70 Government Model.......original issue. :)
OD*
14th June 2006, 19:41
Does two hundred sound fair to you? :DOh alright, I'll go two. ;)
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 20:47
Very nice find there, Mr Gotti!! :)


Thank you, sir. I am elated to have been lucky enough to find such a classic pistol.

Best.

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 20:49
A beautiful, beautiful pistol. Just a thought, I have large, fleshey, hands, and would get bit when shooting my Hi-Power or1911s etc. without beavertails. I learned to wear a thin golf or batting glove on that hand. Never got bit after that, and no needed alterations to the pistols I did not want to modify or bleeding web of hand.
R


Thank you, sir, for the sentiment. However, as Jeff has also stated, I have never had a problem with hammer bite. I do appreciate the, though.

Best.

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 20:54
Mike,
Thank you so very much for the Outstanding pictures of your 70 Series Colt. In this day and age of "miracle" finishes, most people have never seen what a true Colt bluing job is all about. Your photos remind me of the original 70 Series 1911 that I lamentably let get away so many years ago.

Once again, thanks for the great pictures and for sharing your new Colt with us. Congratulations on a superlative find!!!!


RV Slim, I really appreciate the fact that you enjoyed my pics. I guess they're not as bad as I thought. And, what you said about the "miracle" finishes is absolutely true. Until one has seen the finish on a pistol like this one in person, or one from the same era, they really can't appreciate the beauty of a Colt with the deep, dark blue/black finish that these guns came with. I can't express how much I love the finish.

I'm sorry that you no longer have yours. However, they are out there, you just have to search very dilligently for one. Good luck and thanks again.

Mike.
Gotti817
14th June 2006, 20:55
Oh alright, I'll go two. ;)


Cold hard cash? It's a deal, then. :D :D

Mike.
bslamb
15th June 2006, 20:41
Outstanding find / purchase. A fine example of a great pistol. I'm not sure that I personally would be able to change anything one that is in that great of shape.
Gotti817
15th June 2006, 23:36
Outstanding find / purchase. A fine example of a great pistol. I'm not sure that I personally would be able to change anything one that is in that great of shape.

Bslamb, thanks for the response. I agree with you. This gun will be left as is to be shot, carried and enjoyed by me.

Thanks again.

Mike.
wetidlerjr
16th June 2006, 08:37
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/mds1911/Picture163700x524.jpg

Oops! My image for this link
is no longer here.
:confused: Pics gone ?
OD*
16th June 2006, 10:01
That's a beauty too, Bill!
wetidlerjr
16th June 2006, 18:39
That's a beauty too, Bill!

I didn't post a picture. The Oops ! is from the lead post. :D
OD*
16th June 2006, 18:42
Good lord, that blue towel should have been my first clue. :o

Hey! Nice gun Mike! :D
wetidlerjr
16th June 2006, 20:05
Good lord, that blue towel should have been my first clue. :o

Hey! Nice gun Mike! :D

I didn't see the re-posted pics until after I made my post about the Oops !

(I need to pay closer attention. I think it is "Sometimer's Disease". :D )
Gotti817
17th June 2006, 22:19
I need you guys to help me with something. I know how we've discussed the issue of not modifying my new 70. However, I have another thought about this issue, and I'm hoping you can help.

I know that these guns are very difficult to find, especially in the condition I have. And, I certainly understand the opinions expressed on this forum with regards to not modifying it. However, another question still exists to me, and here it goes:

If I do not modify it, even slightly, and I keep it as is without mods, what does this actually accomplish? In my opinion, all this does is allow the next guy who gets it when I die, to have my gun that was unmodified and to do with it what he wants. Why should I keep it as is for the next guy when I can enjoy it myself, now? The above is just an observation and I'd like to get the opinions of the rest of you guys. Thanks again for your time and opinions.

Best.

Mike.
bslamb
17th June 2006, 23:08
Mike - You can just put me in your will so you know it will go to a good home and I promise I will not change a thing!

Seriously - You bring up a good question, it is one that I have gone back and forth on a couple of times, and sure I will be faced with it again in the future. When I started hunting for a new 1911 the first Colt that I found was a 70 series MKIV LNIB model 1975 (Brushed Nickle with Black small parts). I got it with the intention of building a new carry gun, but when I got it home it was in such good shape that I could not bring myself to send it off.....I have since put it away for my Son. Then I got to hear the argument that all guns were built to be shot and not safe queens.... You know the old saying damned if you do damned if you don't. I did purchase a 1970's Combat Commander that I had built into my new carry piece. I had it built to my personal requirements. I'm sure that many Colt purists feel I committed blasphemy by some of the mods I chose to have done to it. And I am sure that after I die a Combat Commander that it is all original will have more monetary value, however this is the Colt that I value the most right now. If this new to you Colt is going to be your blaster of choice I do not see anything wrong with making changes to it that you feel are necessary.

Another option is to make sure all of the changes can be undone and / or replaced with the original parts at a later time just in case you ever did have to try and sell it for some unfortunate reason....
OD*
17th June 2006, 23:19
I'm sure that many Colt purists feel I committed blasphemy by some of the mods I chose to have done to it.
I'm a Colt purist with my guns. ;)
These guns belong to you fellas, you should do with them as you want, not want a bunch of people you don't really know, want you to do with your guns. ;)
Rio Vista Slim
18th June 2006, 00:36
I'm a Colt purist with my guns. ;)
These guns belong to you fellas, you should do with them as you want, not want a bunch of people you don't really know, want you to do with your guns. ;)
Mike,
OD is absolutely correct. I too am a Colt purist. I modified an original Series 70 back in the seventies when I owned it, and quickly discovered that I had made a mistake. But, it was MY mistake on MY gun.
Your pistol should be pleasing to you, and be equipped with whatever YOU want on YOUR gun.