For some time (years) I've been looking for a nice original blued MkIV Series 70 that didn't cost an arm and a leg, and that hadn't been abused. Hah!

But for the past two years I have taken a Zen approach to what I'm looking to buy, and it's worked remarkably well. I thought the signs were pointing me to a S70 repro, so over the weekend I decided to test that thought.

So I started out this afternoon to examine and purchase a NIB repro Series 70 Govt Model at a nearby shop. Lots of fingerprints on the gun, but it was very nicely made and looked very much like the Series 70s that I drooled over in magazines and stores as a teen and then newly-minted Marine armorer (2111) in the early 70s. The big difference was the double diamond grips on the repro, and not the glossy checkered or sandblasted panels of the original.

Despite having more than the asking price of $879, I reluctantly gave it back to the clerk. Now I had made up my mind going into the store that I was buying the S70 repro, but some nagging thought said, "Not today."

So I looked at the other display cases, ending at the used case.

I couldn't believe my eyes:





The original real deal Mk IV Series 70 with original gold medallion checkered grips, and hardly ANY wear!

Tagged at $659!

Filthy inside, but that 1970s blueing is all intact. Crisp 5 lb clean break pull. The sights don't shift at all when I snap it.

Sure like it when a plan doesn't come together!!

Noah

Nice find there,Noah. Beautiful bluing on those old Colts. Why buy a Repro. when you can get the real thing?

Steve

Beautiful Colt!!!!! Congrats!!!!

Chris

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"The first step – in the direction of preparation to avert war if possible, and to be fit for war if it should come – is to teach men to shoot!" – President Theodore Roosevelt's last message to Congress.

+1 Noah!! Very nice, and a great price taboot! That's a good feeling when you find the "gun in the haystack"! Matches that WWI nicely !

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Eli

And people think I'm slightly off-center when I try to explain to them about that Zen stuff, and "being in the flow." I'm glad to see there's at least one forum member out there who gets it.

Prod me enough and I'll post the lyric from that great C-W song by Blackhawk that sums it all up ...

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Hawkmoon
On a good day, can hit the broad side of a barn ... from the inside

That is a beautiful Series '70, Noah.
Congratulations!

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"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper

Nice!
Maybe I'll have to give this Zen thing a try!

That is a very nice Series 70. Looks like your wait was worth it. Patience is a virtue.
When do you think the range trip will be?

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From my cold dead hands.
If it ain't a Colt its a copy.

Sweeeeeeettttttt!

Very nice!

I love my new Series 70 Repro! I hate that I got rid of my Series 70 original 20 years ago.