100 Years Anniversary Model

[3 AE]

I'm probably jumping the gun here but it's only a year and a half to the 100 years of a Colt 1911 being in production. That is one heck of a run. I think the Browning M-2 .50 caliber machine gun is up there too at around 70 years in production. The Air Force has had the B-52 bomber for over 50 years. The Navy is hoping to get 50 years of service from the carrier Enterprise. My goodness, 100 years of production is unheard of. I bet Colt is already in the planning stage of what they will offer in 2011. You can be sure a super fancy presentation grade 1911 from their Custom Shop will be available for the collectors out there. I'm hoping Colt will offer something a little special on their 1911's for us common folk to acquire or drool over, whatever the case may be! For their standard offering I like to see something old and something new on their 2011. For the new, a special rollmark on the right side of the slide commemorating the 100th year with the classic Colt logo bordered on each side with a rampant pony. For something old,I'd like to see them use the classic grip panels incorporating the Colt Gold Medallion.That was always a nice touch. Feel free to post your ideas or suggestions for the anniversary model.Who knows,Colt just might use it!

[paul45]

I'm probably jumping the gun here

Not really! This has been discussed on and off for the last number of years.


I'm hoping Colt will offer something a little special on their 1911's for us common folk to acquire or drool over,

I hope just the opposite. There are so many gussied up Colts out there now.....another one is just a big yawn. I would rather have pre 80 series Commanders in .45, .38, and 9mm. Gold Cups in 10, 9mm, .38 super. The "series 70" Gov't line in .38 and 9mm. The Model O package available instead of the XSE. Increased QC.
Please, no more over-priced "Commemoratives" thru yet another middle man.

[javichin1991]

As Paul45 has said, please no more overpriced commemoratives.

I have been thinking a lot about it, and in my modest opinion the 100 years anniversary gun should be a 1911 with something old, something new.

Try to imagine a series 70 platform with the O custom Shop package, Royal blue finish, special wood grips (the combat Elite sxe wood grips with Colt logo would fill the gap) and new and atractive roll marks saying Colt 2011 with the rampant pony at rear of slide. Simply the ultimate combat pistol!

Regards,

Javi

[3 AE]

I'm sure that Colt will offer an "overpriced" 2011 with fancy engraving,possibly a "1 of 2011" serial number,fancy wood presentation case,etc.,etc. But then again it might not be considered overpriced for a 1911 Colt collector. I'm just hoping that Colt makes their regular 2011 production run of Series 80 1911's just a little different but affordable. A year and a half,I better start putting a little away now!!!

[92triple]

I'd like a "classic" line of limited additions similar to the repros they have done for ww1. Do a ww1, ww2, government 70, gold cup, 80, etc. Release one every month or two on a regular basis so you can collect each or you can buy just the one you want at a reasonable price. Maybe also make a standing order or subscription for a particular number so you can get each one with the same serial number. :D

[kenhwind]

A Government Model, just like the originals. Oh you can call it a 1911, but technically a Government Model and a 1911 are different Models.

[LoveMyColt]

Not really! This has been discussed on and off for the last number of years.




I hope just the opposite. There are so many gussied up Colts out there now.....another one is just a big yawn. I would rather have pre 80 series Commanders in .45, .38, and 9mm. Gold Cups in 10, 9mm, .38 super. The "series 70" Gov't line in .38 and 9mm. The Model O package available instead of the XSE. Increased QC.
Please, no more over-priced "Commemoratives" thru yet another middle man.

Please, no more over-priced "Commemoratives" thru yet another middle man.

I agree. Everytime someone uses the word "Commemorative", like I did to discuss a CC 9mm from 1987 in another sticky, one of the purists in here gave me this huge explanation on the difference between a commemorative and all the pistols made in the mid 80's with a gold medallion with "150" on it! What gives man? Just make a good pistol and everything will take care of its self. The 9mm and .38 Super in CC should be brought back! But, I am thrilled to have a 9mm from 1987 with the Gold Medallion with "150" on it! It does commemorate the craftmanship regardless if it isn't "Custom".

[PaleRider187]

I personally would like to see them do one like the first colt commercials up to about serial number C4500. They had those rollmarks with the dates on one side and colt 45 on the other. The finish was a mirror, high polish blue and all the small parts were fire blued.

[kenhwind]

personally would like to see them do one like the first colt commercials up to about serial number C4500. They had those rollmarks with the dates on one side and colt 45 on the other. The finish was a mirror, high polish blue and all the small parts were fire blued.
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This is actually what I meant in post #6
Colt advertised it as a 1911 though in 1912. I think it was changed to Government Model to differiante it from the Gov't guns.

[Hunter]

The details and the name of the pistol are still being hashed out with the Colt brass.

[kenhwind]

The details and the name of the pistol are still being hashed out with the Colt brass.
Do we have to bribe you with southern whiskey to get an insight? Just a thought.

[Hunter]

From what I hear there are several ideas and names being thrown around.
I believe they are still in the brainstorming phase so no solid details were given to me.
I would hazard a guess that it may be based on the 01918 model and not a commemorative pistol.
Something along the lines to show this is only the first 100 years of Colt implying there is another 100 years of greatness.

[OD*]

Everytime someone uses the word "Commemorative", like I did to discuss a CC 9mm from 1987 in another sticky, one of the purists in here gave me this huge explanation on the difference between a commemorative and all the pistols made in the mid 80's with a gold medallion with "150" on it!
Where was this?

[Joni Lynn]

I'd like to see a reproduction of the original 1930's National Match with adjustable sights, if it said 100th anniversary on it I wouldn't be upset at all.

[kenhwind]

Hunter;
Thanks for the reply. One thing bout Colt is surprises good and bad.
The 100th year 1911 should look like the original GM IMO.
A New Service would be cool also.

[BadAim]

Do we have to bribe you with southern whiskey to get an insight? Just a thought.

Bourbon always works for me..... What were we talking about again?

[M203Sniper]

Series 70
Series 80
Series 90

gonna be a Series 100 or possibly a "Century Series"

..oohhh I like that.

Gold Cup 38 Supers, 1991 in 9mm & 10mm Commanders, an XSE CDR in 9x23 what else is on my want to see built list? I'm sure we will all want whatever it is. :D

[Pappy]

For me, it must NOT have the FP block or other 'safety add-ons'.
And no golden roll marks on the slide, gold trigger, hammer etc.

Plain Jane model, with special serial number....

[TJH3781]

I would like a modern 1905 & a modern 1910.

[Ruffbird.]

What ever they offer,....I hope they make them in high polish stainless as well!
Along the lines of their series 70 repro would suit me just fine. :appld:

[txf15crewchief]

It would be nice if they kept it simple. Perhaps a special anniversary rollmark, with unique grips on a 1918 based pistol. Stainless barrel, blued frame and slide, GI guide rod, spring and bushing, and long trigger and flat mainspring housing.

[Pappy]

It would be nice if they kept it simple. Perhaps a special anniversary rollmark, with unique grips on a 1918 based pistol. Stainless barrel, blued frame and slide, GI guide rod, spring and bushing, and long trigger and flat mainspring housing.

Thanks for your input and ...... :wc:

[dakota1911]

Something better than just different grips and less than a Talo.

[txf15crewchief]

I should probably add, that a 100th Anniversary Model should have several advancements from a century of operating M1911s. Beavertail Grip safety, Novak sights, throated stainless barrel, flared and expanded ejection port, 30 lpi frontstrap and flat mainspring housing. Colt's long aluminum adjustable trigger, retro rollmarks, double diamond grips and finally as before, GI guide rod, spring and bushing.

In any case, I anxiously look forward to any offering, unless it's some kind of grotesque Kimber clone. I think Colt realizes that this could herald a whole new era and a resurgence in the commercial market and will be very careful in the specs of any model with the number "100". At the very least, I hope it's affordable and not some $4000 gun that makes real enthusiasts give up on Colt once and for all.

[kenhwind]

No!
The 100th anniversary Colt 1911/Government Model should be exactly that:
A reproduction of the original pistols, one with United States Property and 1911, and the othe Government Model Calibre .45. Original rollmarks left side.

[GM4spd]

I wouldn't mind some "fire blued" parts! Pete

[OD*]

No!
The 100th anniversary Colt 1911/Government Model should be exactly that:
A reproduction of the original pistols, one with United States Property and 1911, and the othe Government Model Calibre .45. Original rollmarks left side.
I agree, then in March 2012, bring out the Government Model anniversary addition.

[rayb]

I would hazard a guess that it may be based on the 01918 model and not a commemorative pistol.
Something along the lines to show this is only the first 100 years of Colt implying there is another 100 years of greatness.

Just a basic pistol with small descrete markings as described would be just about perfect.

I liked the way Ruger did their 200th year marking. There , but not overpowering.

Please, oh please, no gold inlays with "Los ciento anos del modelo 1911" surrounded by gold & silver orchids and roses inside engraved skulls....

Your tastes and opinions may difffer....

rayb

[k217sc]

I agree with those folks who would like to see a reproduction of a classic Colt 1911.
But please keep any commemorative or other extraneous markings on a special box or display case...not on the gun itself!.

[Landman]

I think it should be an exact replica of the original 1911 pistol. The problem is they already made that in the Carbonia Blue WWI reproduction. I guess maybe they could offer it in a special display box or with a unique serial number.

However, what I think Colt needs to emphasize is the fact that the pistol that was designed and manufactured 100 years ago is still one of the best combat pistols on the market today. That is pretty incredible.

[OD*]

I think it should be an exact replica of the original 1911 pistol. The problem is they already made that in the Carbonia Blue WWI reproduction.
They're really not a copy of the ORIGINAL though, they are a good reproduction of a later M1911. I would love to see them do a very early reproduction of the M1911 or the Government Model, preferably the Government Model since we already have two copies of a M1911 but none of the GM. The original finish (high-polish blue and fire-blued small parts) may be difficult/impossible or extremely expensive for them to replicate.

Colt 1912 Military from Bill Adair's web site
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/Colt1912Military.jpg

[d90king]

I hope just the opposite. There are so many gussied up Colts out there now.....another one is just a big yawn. I would rather have pre 80 series Commanders in .45, .38, and 9mm. Gold Cups in 10, 9mm, .38 super. The "series 70" Gov't line in .38 and 9mm. The Model O package available instead of the XSE. Increased QC.
Please, no more over-priced "Commemoratives" thru yet another middle man.


Thanks for saving me the typing... I would like one of each please. :D Well, maybe I would be fine with just a 9mm and 38 Super Pre 80 Commander... A 10mm GCNM would be nice also.

[Landman]

They're really not a copy of the ORIGINAL though, they are a good reproduction of a later M1911. I would love to see them do a very early reproduction of the M1911 or the Government Model, preferably the Government Model since we already have two copies of a M1911 but none of the GM. The original finish (high-polish blue and fire-blued small parts) may be difficult/impossible or extremely expensive for them to replicate.

Colt 1912 Military from Bill Adair's web site
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/Colt1912Military.jpg

OD, that is a great idea.....a copy of the original Government Model. I'd love to have one of those.

[brisk21]

Whatever they do, they need to stop with these "commerative" government model pistols they are trying to sell in my NRA magazines. $2500 for a $800 Government model with some writing on it in a fancy case? I think not! Id like to see a whole new line of pistols: series 70, get rid of the downswept grip safety, and not rely so heavily on the past. make people that don't know Colts history want to buy one.

[OD*]

Whatever they do, they need to stop with these "commerative" government model pistols they are trying to sell in my NRA magazines. $2500 for a $800 Government model with some writing on it in a fancy case? I think not! Id like to see a whole new line of pistols: series 70, get rid of the downswept grip safety, and not rely so heavily on the past. make people that don't know Colts history want to buy one.
Look very closely at those ads, many of them are not even Colt's. Two, the guns are not done up like that at the factory, they're normally done by a third party the "association" that is releasing the commemorative hires.

[brisk21]

that makes sense. now that I think of it, it makes sense that someone else is getting the pistols and putting all that stuff (probably about $100 worth of work) on them and marking them up through the roof.

[kenhwind]

Look very closely at those ads, many of them are not even Colt's. Two, the guns are not done up like that at the factory, they're normally done by a third party the "association" that is releasing the commemorative hires.
Yep those guns ain't Colt Commeratives. Some of them may be Colt's, but the value is not like A Colt Commerative.
You pay alot now and .........zap!