Went to a gunshow

[jeff1124]

can you guess the rest of the story? Well, my sig line has changed, I sold 2 of my Springers and bought a series 70 gov't, pics to follow!!

[Hersh]

can you guess the rest of the story? Well, my sig line has changed, I sold 2 of my Springers and bought a series 70 gov't, pics to follow!!

Post 'em up ... the Gunny is getting impatient :D

[swampthang]

Good job Jeff

[jeff1124]

Well, I had to dig up some batteries.....

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/jeff1124/colt70.jpg

Looks to be in pretty good shape, I gotta call on the year of mfgr, anyone have Colt's number handy?

[OD*]

1-800-962-2658.

What's the serial Jeff?

Congrats amigo!

[swampthang]

1 800 962 Colt

[Rio Vista Slim]

Outstanding, Jeff!!!!!!

That is a Dandy lookin' Series 70! Thanks for the update, and the photo. :)

[jeff1124]

OD, the serial number is:12810###

[OD*]

Jeff,

The serial number doesn't have a prefix or suffix, nor a letter within the serial number itself?

[clughog]

Congratulations, Jeff. Nice look'n pistol!

[larry starling]

Congrats on your purchase nice looking Colt interested in serial number. :)

[larry starling]

Series 70 serial numbers started with 70G1001 - (MK IV/Series 70 beginning in July 1970).

[jaybo292]

Nice Colt. Thanks for the pic.

[paul45]

Interesting serial number....doesn't correspond to published series 70 serial numbers.......? Can you show a pic of the ejection port side?

[paul45]

can you guess the rest of the story? Well, my sig line has changed, I sold 2 of my Springers and bought a series 70 gov't, pics to follow!!Shall we assume the other 4 1911 are on the choppin block?..... :p

[larry starling]

Shall we assume the other 4 1911 are on the choppin block?..... :pAre you not done buying after this weekend? :D

[daveohno]

Nice addition!

[Phil]

can you guess the rest of the story? Well, my sig line has changed, I sold 2 of my Springers and bought a series 70 gov't, pics to follow!!Congrats Jeff. That's one you'll always feel is special.

I presume that the last 3 digits are G70. That would make it a 1976 production gun.

By the way here's the link to Proofhouse - serial numbers up to 1978.

http://www.proofhouse.com/

[jeff1124]

Congrats Jeff. That's one you'll always feel is special.

I presume that the last 3 digits are G70. That would make it a 1976 production gun.

By the way here's the link to Proofhouse - serial numbers up to 1978.

http://www.proofhouse.com/

Hmmm, the last 3 digits are B70.....I don't know what that means, anyone?

[TheGerk]

Congratulations, nice Colt. Are you going to leave it stock or hot rod it up a bit?
Gotta love that old roll mark.
Best of luck with the “new” Colt :D

[Phil]

Hmmm, the last 3 digits are B70.....I don't know what that means, anyone?Yours was produced between March 20th and the end of 1979.

Check the "Production Info" tab on the left side of this page.

http://www.sightm1911.com/

I'm not sure that the smooth walnut grips were standard. I think that Colt had changed to checkered walnut grips with the medallion by 1979.

[MD45]

Jeff nice Colt to add to the sable.

[jeff1124]

Okay, thanks Phil, I just happened to pick up some coco bolo checkered gold medallion grips at the show today as well, must've been drawn to them somehow. :) :p

[jeff1124]

Jeff nice Colt to add to the sable.

MD45, I can't afford sable after buying Colts, I'll have to stick to rabbit fur! :o

[Hunter]

Way to go Jeff my friend. That is a fine looking Colt you have. If you have any more questions on the serial number give Kathy a hollar she can get it sorted out for you. Well glad to hear you got yourself another Colt, you never can have to many really. If you ask Larry he will tell you the same thing. :D

[pa_guns]

Hi

That's a nice pistol - you did well to find one. They are not easy to turn up in nice shape.

I would suggest giving Hunter's best friend in Hartford a call and see what she has to say about the pistol. You might find out something interesting. Besides - it's free !!!!

Bob

[MD45]

:o

Jeff I ment Stable-----not sable .

;)

[wetidlerjr]

Hmmm, the last 3 digits are B70.....I don't know what that means, anyone?

Nice find ! My new one is a "B70" also. :D

[marlin44]

Nice buy Jeff!

[dakota1911]

Nice pistol. As the Raven said,, "Buy some more!".

[mo' guns]

Nice going Jeff. Congrats, Shoot Well! :)

[jeff1124]

Thanks to all for the compliments, I intend to shoot the heck out of it!

[jeff1124]

I talked to a CSR named Carol and she informed me that my series 70 was manufactured in 1980.

[gottripletsNC]

As bad as I hate to hear someone sold as fine a weapon as a Springfield, you sold two of em. :nono: But then you did it to finance a Colt :confused: Thats just terrible. ;) Congrats on a nice Colt. I'm not impartial to Colt's, just partial to Springfield. Somebody has got to keep a finger jabbed in Hunter's ribs about Colts...
:lh:

[Hunter]

Well Brian I hate to do it but when I can find the ban button it's all over for you. I am sure you will be missed (though I make no promises). :D Honestly I was waiting for you to chime in on this thread and at least it isn't as bad as I imagined. :scared:

[daveohno]

Well Brian I hate to do it but when I can find the ban button it's all over for you. I am sure you will be missed (though I make no promises). :D Honestly I was waiting for you to chime in on this thread and at least it isn't as bad as I imagined. :scared:
It's under the beer. That's why you never see it! :D

[OD*]

It's under the beer. That's why you never see it! :D
So true! http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/images/smilies/lmao.gif

[daveohno]

Hi OD!
The Bears won, again! :D

[Hunter]

It's under the beer. That's why you never see it! :D
Pretty good Dave and guess what... you were right it was under there the whole time. Pardon me while I catch up with some "old friends" :D

[OD*]

Hi OD!
The Bears won, again! :D
Hi Dave!

Yeah they did, BIG TIME! I'm still doing the happy dance. http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/dancinguy.gif

Did you hear Lovey's only criticism of the game? The defense didn't score. ;)


Bear Down, Chicago BEARS.

[Bud White]

Excellent looking Colt

[daveohno]

Pretty good Dave and guess what... you were right it was under there the whole time. Pardon me while I catch up with some "old friends" :D
OD, is he talking about us? Why we gotta be old?

I'll have you know that I was born after dirt was invented. :p Young whippersnapper.

[Hunter]

Well Dave I reckon you could have taken it two ways. My first meaning was catching up with some folks who have been given me trouble a while now. Though it would seem your interpretation fits as well. :D

[daveohno]

See, he was referring to us!

[OD*]

See, he was referring to us!
I reckon you're right Dave.

I don't have a clue as to why he would pick on us though? ;)

[Hunter]

Well OD my friend I can think of 1 real good reason and it involves a few SMS messages we traded this weekend. It may be time to tell all these good folks the little joke you pulled on ole dumb Hunter :D

[OD*]

How is your blood pressure, by the way? ;)

[Hunter]

How is your blood pressure, by the way? ;)
I am all better now.

[OD*]

That's good, I was afraid your head might explode. :p

[OD*]

Hey Lee, looky here;
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?item=57615598

[Hunter]

I saw that earlier (rarely a day goes by when I don't type in Colt Gold Cup in gunbroker) but without the box (a wooden display lined box) and fired it really isn't as collectable. I have seen 1 local complete and original, unfired for a grand.

[daveohno]

Hunter, was that mean OD poking you with a stick again?

[pa_guns]

Hi

One thing I will say for that auction listing. At least there are enough pictures for you to get an idea of what you are buying.

Bob

[gottripletsNC]

Hunter, was that mean OD poking you with a stick again?
If he don't, I try to...

[jeff1124]

Here's a pic with the new stocks on it: Looks 100 % nicer to me;

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/jeff1124/colt70b.jpg

[Phil]

Here's a pic with the new stocks on it: Looks 100 % nicer to me;

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/jeff1124/colt70b.jpgNICE ONE!!!!!!!!!

[Helstrm]

I am going to have to get a Colt shooter soon. The only colt I have I rarely shoot. "Black Army"

[Phil]

I am going to have to get a Colt shooter soon. The only colt I have I rarely shoot. "Black Army"What I wouldn't give for one of those......................

[Helstrm]

I just wish the previous owner hadn't reparked it.. grrrrr but it is still a part of history.

[Phil]

I just wish the previous owner hadn't reparked it.. grrrrr but it is still a part of history.They're ALL good. Just enjoy owning that piece of history. I've got all the "modern" guns I want. Now I "need" a WWI and a WWII - real ones.

[OD*]

Hunter, was that mean OD poking you with a stick again?
Yes, yes I was. ;)

[jeff1124]

Well, I finally made it to the range last Monday with the series 70 and ran about 80 rounds through it. I took along my 1991 ss Gov't as a comparison. The 70 shoots well, accuracy wise. My groups were a little tighter with the newer gun though. I was experiencing some stove pipe type jams with the series 70 however. Looking at the casings, I found most had dings on the brass, some were severely dinged. Upon getting home and cleaning the weapon etc. I found that the extractor was not holding a live round at all. It appeared that the hook on the extractor was all but gone! I did some searches on the forum for dinged brass and the solutions were always between the extractor and the ejector needing tweaking. I bought a new extractor from brownells, as well as a new recoil spring and installed. Now I need to shoot again to see the results. I should be able to get to the range this week.

[jeff1124]

Well, I finally got a chance to shoot it (the series 70) after a 9 hour stint of range duty at my gun club. I shot 37 rounds (63 rds thru my nickel Comdr and 10 rounds thru my deer gun in fast fading light) through it with no hiccups whatsoever, so I guess the extractor and recoil spring did the trick. Accuracy was a secondary issue, next time out I'll try and nail that one down.