COLT 1911 Series 70 Govt .45 ACP 5″ O1970A1CS

The Colt Series 70 Government 1911 is a full-size single-action semi-automatic handgun built on the classic Government (1911) profile. It features a 5-inch barrel, blued carbon-steel slide and frame, and Double Diamond rosewood grips. The Series 70 firing system and spur hammer reflect Colt’s traditional configuration. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform consider a compact red-dot such as a Trijicon RMR-style footprint optic for slide-mounted users or a Holosun 507-series miniature sight for a durable red-dot option.

Common applications for this model include precision-focused range and target shooting, and collectible/heritage firearm ownership where authenticity and traditional 1911 ergonomics matter.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 098289041364.
• The manufacturer is Colt.
• The model is Series 70 Government (1911).
• The manufacturer’s part number is O1970A1CS.
• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The action is described as single-action / semi-automatic (Series 70).
• The frame is finished in blued carbon steel.
• The slide is constructed of blued carbon steel and is serrated.
• The grips are Double Diamond rosewood.
• The sights are high-profile fixed sights.
• The safeties are a manual thumb safety and grip safety.
• The package includes 1 magazine.
• The overall length is 8.5 inches.
• The finish is blued.

This Colt Series 70 Government 1911 presents the classic 1911 silhouette with period-correct features that appeal to shooters who value traditional ergonomics and dependable mechanical simplicity. The blued carbon-steel construction and rosewood grips provide a vintage appearance and solid feel at the bench or the range. Its fixed high-profile sights and Series 70 trigger system make it suitable for accurate target work and for collectors who prioritize authenticity.

Owners commonly note the pistol’s solid, traditional fit-and-finish and reliable accuracy for a standard 1911 platform; collectors praise its authentic Series 70 styling and tasteful rosewood grips.

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