Colt m1991a1 series 80 45 auto

The series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk ivseries 70 government model. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. 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. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Although it was designed over 100 years ago, the colt government is still an object of worship among its fans and in spite of its age, is still a very usable weapon for home and personal. Oct 20, 2014 internally, at least since 1983 on colt series 80 pistols such as the m1991a1 depicted here, there is also a firing pin block that only disengages when the trigger is pulled, which in turn can only occur if the external safety is disengaged and the grip safety is squeezed into the grip. It is a duty for owners to know how to disassemble it. 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. This pistol looks much like the old fashioned military veteran.

Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. Mar 08, 2002 the rollmark on this gun reads colts government model. I have already had sights installed on it which was a big improvement. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. Joe correas colt 1991a1 as it appeared before the upgrade.

Colts 1991 combat commander is a direct descendent of the original 1911a1 featuring a 4. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. The m1991a1 is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun chambered for the. Jun 30, 2009 know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. Colt m1991a1 series 80 45 acp semi auto pistols at. What is the difference between a 45 automatic and a 45 colt.

Even its model nomenclature, m1991, evokes it military heritage. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame parts list looking for colt 1991a1 parts to complete your restoration or repair project. The new pistols are rollmarked in a new, much more pleasing manner that says colt s government model 45 automatic caliber in a much more eyepleasing font. First to go was the old colt m1991a1 rollmark on the slide, which many people had complained looked ugly since it was nothing more than a billboardsized marking in big letters. Also i had fear and loathing of the colt series 80 mechanical firing pin safety at that time. Colt m1991a1 series 80 for sale, used excellent condition.

The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semi automatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. It sort of went for it as in 1984 i bought a detonics. Know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or historical importance.

Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. Factory colt 1911 45acp 10 rd round magazineclip magclip stainless steel. The colt 1911 government allows maybe more upgrades than any other handgun ever commercially sold. Jan 08, 2010 in 1991 colt decided to market an economy version of their basic series 80 government model. The colt series 80, m1991 government model incorporates a few modern improvements compared to the original m1911 government model pistol. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. This semi auto pistol is in excellent condition and is an. Im mainly looking to improve the trigger pull which is kind of bad. Mechanically however they are the same as any other colt series 80, 1911type pistol.

Completely updated pricing for colt firearms with new entries and photos. Colt mk iv series 80, 90 pistols instructions manual add to favourites mkivseries80and90pistols. 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 few design changes. How do i find the manufacture date of my colt series 80 1991a1. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Basic 1911 type handgun a good choice for target practice or home defense. Aside from these changes they were made just as well as standard blued series 80 government model pistols of the same era, although a year after the m1991a1 was introduced the rest of colts 1911 line received some pretty radical changes in. Colt merely used the series 70 designation with the new guns as a means of identifying all pistols not using the firing pin safety system. This semi auto pistol is in excellent condition and is an american classic. This semiauto pistol is in excellent condition and is an american classic.

This is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for. The new pistols are rollmarked in a new, much more pleasing manner that says colts government model 45 automatic caliber in a much more eyepleasing font. Ive fired other m1911 models in the past, including a series 70 gold cup with national match barrel. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original m1911 design. And while its been awhile since then, i have no complaints concerning the current m1991a1 series 80. More economical than the 1911, the model 1991 still has the same dependability that colt is known for. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam. The colt officers acp or colt officers model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the.

Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Tell me about the colt m1991a1 series 80 pistol 1911forum. This gun is a bit different than the older m1991a1 because of a stainless steel barrel, 3dot sights, supposedly better workmanship, and of course the new rollmarks. Our engraver embraced the style of youngs germanic scroll and intricate inlay work as the basis for the pattern. The colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. The blued colt 1991a1 had quite a bit of wellearned holster wear and had run about 20,000 fullpower rounds through its carbon steel barrel. As the title suggests, i have a colt 1991a1 that id like to perform some cheap upgrades to. It has a matt finished and comes as seen with papers. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. From 1942 to 1945 all 1911a1 pistols should show a slight to very noticed mismatch of coloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1943 the slide lock notch area should also show some discoloration from hardening after the pistols finish was applied. Colt 1911 officers model defender factory 7 round stainless magazine 45 acp. Colt officers acp m1991a1 series 80 is a weapon seen in the film.

Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Black matte steel, wood grain and black rubber grips with pachmayr signature series lion logo, 5 inch barrel with bright clean bore. 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. When tracking the lineage of handgun development, the. Upgrades from the original include white dot sights and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. Look no further numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts and has been a leader in the community since 1950. Around 2001 or so colt upgraded these pistols with polished slide and frame flats, nicerlooking slide rollmarks, stainless barrels, and wood grips blued models only. Here is my upgraded series 80 colt 1991 a1 compact officers size. The rollmark on this gun reads colts government model. Colt m1991 a1, series 80 singleaction semiauto pistol,caliber. The aforementioned trigger creep is less than even that. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. In this video i will be talking about this gun, unfortunately no range shooting today.

Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. In addition to hand guns, colt produced many shotguns, machine guns, and rifles. The colt gustave young 1911 is a royal blue polished series 70. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr grips all returns must be authorized, and are subject to a 25% restocking fee. Its hammer, thumb safety, magazine release, slide stop and grip safety would all be at home on a gi 1911. The best threeshot group with speers 230grain gold dot ammo measured 1. I put the hammer in the safety cocked position and pull the trigger it dry fired. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for.