Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nos Factory colt 1911 38 Super Goverment Model 5 Inch Barrel at the best online prices at eBay! We supplemented the original magazines with a stack of Wilson Combat 8-round magazines and a mix of the magazines supplied with the pistols, primarily six Colts, two Les Baer, and two SIG Sauer magazines. Other features mandated by the Ordnance Board were a manual safety and a grip safety, a slide stop that locked the slide back after the last round is fired and a half-cock position on the hammer. If youre wondering the difference between the two, the Sporting model was slightly smaller and lighter than the Military model. The pistol was originally blued, but the finish is heavily worn from use and was likely refinished at some point. ATN used SHOT Show 2023 as an opportunity to unveil both the fifth generation of its digital-night-vision technology and the first of the companys new products to put it to usethe day/night-capable X-Sight 5. American-made was an important consideration at the time, and I believe that was the main reason why it received a second bout of testing over the C96. NOTICE: Will not properly function in new production Colt 8 round magazines with front and rear vertical support tabs. 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Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be installed by our highly trained gunsmiths. Eventually, the M1900 fired 5,800 rounds of .38 ACP and concluded that the only major issue was long link pins. . Colt Military Model 1911-A1 World War 2 Issued In 45 A.C.P. These springs are for use in .38 Super 9 round 1911/Commander magazines. The U.S. Army decided to test the Luger series from DWM (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken). GUN RETIANS ORIGINAL PARKERIZ, COLT COMMERICAL GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 , SER# 148057 MADE IN 1927, COMES WITH COLT LETTER STATING THAT THE GUN WAS SHIPPED TO BROWN HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO. 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Colt Midwest Gun Works is proud to offer a wide variety of firearm parts from Colt. Replacement sear depressor spring are available to replace worn, damaged or lost springs. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2 sets of Colt Series 70 1911 Factory Checkered Wood Grips Gold Medallions at the best online prices at eBay! The M1911A1 continued to serve American forces as the General issue sidearm throughout Korea, Vietnam, and the numerous conflicts of the not-so-Cold War. Add to My Saved Parts. The Ithaca Gun Company added another 400,000 copies, while Union Switch & Signal tossed another 50,000 toward the war effort. These springs are approximately 85% stronger than original factory firing pin springs. . NEVER BEEN FIRED. If you have missed out on this auction or are looki, Colt BANDERA 1911 38 Super *1 of only 500 Ever Made* REMAINS FACTORY SEALED, Click here to view the Live Auction 979948737. pleased to present this stunning semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this isthe Colt Government 1911 Series 70! Though the former is more traditional and, according to some reviewers, slightly more reliable. Recoil Calibration Paks are available offering a range of spring weights to tune your pistols recoil function. GLASS DISPLAY CASE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Caleb Larson is a multimedia journalist and Defense Writer with The National Interest. Guns Listing ID: 798985Used. U.S. ARMY COLT 1911A1SEMI AUTO PISTOL. . Notably, Delta Force clung to their high-end M1911A1s, as did Marine Force Recon. Guns International Se, This Colt 1911 Commemorative .45 auto is in outstanding condition. COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Even the M45A1 is declining in popularity among operators, though, and will soon be just another pistol left behind in history. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 We now offer these spings due do customer requests. Please enable Javascript and refresh the page for a safe, secure, and complete shopping experience at Midwest Gun Works. Featured Gun Classifieds Colt Pistols - 1911, SOLD This Colt was produced in 1950. There is a thumb print size blemish on t, UNITED STATES PROPERTY . As it turns outa lot. The pistol trials began in 1906, and samples from Colt, Savage, Smith & Wesson, DWM, Knoble, Bergmann and White-Merrill were tested. Fitting of these springs is required. this colt 1911 series 70 totus will feature a 5 inch national . These paks offer a savings of 20% over the same purchase of individual springs. These extra long, extra coil magazine springs for Colt single stack .45 Caliber magazines have a total of 18 coils. 1934. 1 OF 2000 GUNS IN A SHIPMENT ON MARCH 3RD 1916. This is not an instruction manual. This is not an instruction manual. While the Colt M1910 wasnt flawless, it performed admirably. 4. Swenson ambi-safety. We see the military do that all the time. We already have an account registered for email address Subcategories For a genius like Browning, it wasnt too difficult a task to upsize both the pistol and cartridge to .45 caliber. Cart. Colt Combat Commander - Best Colt 1911 Around $1,200 The latest version of the venerable Combat Commander features a beavertail grip safety, G10 grips, and durable spring recoil system that Colt claims will reduce recoil. It possesses further advantages as follows: Very simple construction. Chambered in .38 Long Colt, the Colt New Army 1892 was a beautifully made gun, but its ballisticsa 150-grain, round-nose lead bullet at 770 fps, yielding 195 ft.-lbs. Includes the original case and extra magazine. Enjoy consistent firepower in any personal defense application. While chrome silicone is an excellent material, it is a softer material and does not offer the tensile strength of our proprietary HTCS spring material (the material from which most of our springs are produced from). That said, it takes time to outfit an entire military force with new pistols, so the M1911A1 chugged along up until the first Gulf War. This Colt 1911 Gold Cup Trophy 45 ACP is an exceptional gun that is aimed at shooting sports. Assembling a Colt Government 1911 at the Colt Factory PanteaoProductions 82.6K subscribers 3.4K Share 487K views 5 years ago Ever wonder how a Government Model 1911 is assembled at the. CALIBER 45ACP , " EXERCITI BRASILEIRO 1940" BRAZILIAN CONTRACT. Documented custom built and engraved Colt 1911 pistol owned by retired Texas Ranger Matt Cawthon. $6.00. Eligible for FREE shipping *. It comes with an extra 7 round magazine, manual, and origin. Free shipping. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. In 1924, the flat mainspring housing was given an arch in order to force the web of the hand higher into the grip safety. 45 Auto. View cart for details. They determined the need for a semi-automatic pistol that fired a .45-caliber bullet in order to reliably stop close-range combatants. Selling as used in very good condition. Because Royal Blue. $95.00. Force Recon clung to the M1911A1 longer than anyone else. An overabundance of lawsuits directed toward gunmakers in the 1970s and 80s led Colt to develop a firing pin safety that prevented the pistol from firing unless the trigger is pulled completely to the rear. SHIPPED TO HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT . Wolff Extra Power firing pin springs are a must in Colt pistols prior to the inclusion of the firing pin safety mechanism and are highly recommended in all pistols. Free shipping for many products! It gives a high initial velocity and flat trajectory. 10mm Government / Commander 8 Round Magazine-Stainless Steel 38 Super Gov't Comm, 9 Rd- Stainless Steel. NIB, NICE ORIGINAL COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH 1911 .45ACP CALIBER. He was in direct competition with other gun makers like Smith & Wesson and Savage, but in March 1911, his auto-loading pistol was officially adopted by the US Military as their sidearm of choice. They also enlarged the ejection port and reinforced the ejector. After the fighting ended, he was found leaning on that same tree, no longer among the living. Other countries also manufactured the 1911 under contract from Colt. As they charged, he pulled his M1911 and dropped all five of them with devastatingly accurate fire. Note: Not intended to increase the capacity of standard 7 round magazine to 8 rounds. With so many manufacturers producing so many different models of the 1911, it wont likely ever fade from popularity. It is in excellent condition! These Series 80 pistols came in many of the familiar 1911 configurations: Government Model, tactical, competition models and both Combat and Lightweight Commander styles with blued or satin nickel finishes. Need more 1911 content? Hes a lifelong shooter who just happened to be mediocre enough with a gun and a keyboard to combine the two and write. Throughout the testing, it is apparent that the Colt M1900 was favorited for more than just its performance. Product #: 313650. SER# 2786585. Despite the retention of updated and modified M1911, the Colt M45A1, by the Marine Corps, the M1911 and derivative designs are on the out, with the United States military shifting from lower capacity, harder-hitting ammunition, to increased capacity designs with less stopping power. Out of this came the declaration that the pistol should be a .45 caliber and preferably semi-automatic. The grip safety tang was lengthened a bit and the hammer spur shortened slightly to prevent hammer bite. It has the right carry-size footprint, weight and ammunition capacity to go toe-to-toe with its competitors. GI#: 102274325. British Commandos reportedly adored the pistol, as did OSS personnel and South African forces. 9mm Compact Stainless Steel- TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK $49.99 Constructed with an easy-load feature! America loves the M1911, as evidenced by the fact that several gun manufacturers cling to the design. Use of this spring with the new Colt follower will only allow for 7 rounds to be loaded into the magazine. (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, A (Not So Brief) History of the Colt M1911. As he ran low on .30 caliber ammunition, a German officer led five men on a bayonet rush toward Corporal York. Although the Army conducted tests, they never chose a pistol. Starting Bid. So many models came into production that the military canceled post-war contracts. Grips for Colt 1911s and 1911 clones - including Remington R1, M1911 Pistol, Rock Island Armory Series 1911 Series, Ruger SR1911, Sig Sauer SW1911, Para Expert Commander, S&W SW1911, Kimber Custom, Kimber Eclipse, Colt Delta Elite, Colt Commander, 1991A1, and Colt Government. SER# C204708 SHIPPED TO THE MISISTERIO DE GUERRA RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL O, WWI ERA - COLT 1911 RUSSIAN CONTRACT SEMI AUTO PISTOL. 5 different strength recoil springs are available denoted as #1 thru #5. up for sale today is a factory new colt 1911 tomb of the unknown soldier edition, which is chambered in 45 acp. Picture Information. Click here to view our other live auctions! Model: 1911 GOVERNMENT SERIES 70, 1911 GOVERNMENT SERIES 80. you a link to reset your password. Comes with original box. Conventional Recoil Springs - Chrome Silicone. FINISH IS B STS ( BRIGHT POLISHED FINISH ) .GUN IS IN EXCELLENT UNFIRED CONDITION . Click to enlarge. The 9mm and .38 Super ServicePaks II contain a7.5 Lb. In 1985, though, the Beretta M9 finally replaced the M1911A1. Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. Action Arms Colt 1911 41AE Barrel & Magazine Set $ 247.50. 1911 .45 ACP FS 15rd Blued Magazine Finger Rest RPM392 Model 1911, 15 round .45 ACP standard blued finish magazine With Finger Rest. STOEGER NEW YORK 22LR CONVERSION KIT - COLT GOVERNMENT 1911 22 CONVERSION ( SALE $1650.00 ), PRE-WAR COLT MODEL 1911 "ACE" PISTOL IN .22 LONG RIFLE CALIBER, COLT U.S. ARMY 1911A1 MILITARY SEMI AUTO PISTOL 45ACP, COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL 45 ACP WITH BOX, Colt 1911 JAL Dark Horse 38 Super 5" Barrel TALO Model 1 of 500. Handguns offered a rapid-fire option more wieldy in close-quarters combat. All rights reserved worldwide. Very informative article. SER# SN12177E. Small changes occurred here and there, like slight changes to the grip angle. An interesting event occurred in this time frame known as the Moro rebellion, which saw U.S. 4. . Unfired. The optics-ready CR920 Elite pistol neatly checks the boxes of the micro-compact checklist. 7 ROUND 1911/COMMANDER & 6 ROUND OFFICERS - .45 ACP. TYPE II contains all of the springs described in the Type I pak above plus a magazine spring. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. This firearm is in fair condition showing signs of use (as pictured, COLT SERIES 80 MODEL M1991A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL 45ACP . $22.56. It saw widespread use. For use in: Stock No. Factory rating in .40 S&W is 19 Lbs. So, Colt provided one in addition to pushing the extractor to the inside of the slide to improve reliability. $14.94. The winning bidder will be the first to open up this EXTRAORDINARY example of Colt's legendary workmanship that has always been the thrust to above and beyond the competition! Click here for installation instructions. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be installed by our highly trained gunsmiths. 9, 1902. Colt 1911 Magazine Available in both stainless steel and blued finishes, they come in versions for .45 ACP, 9mm, and 10mm. Farewell. Select Finish: Select Capacity: Cartridge: 45 ACP. Colt installed a spurred hammer, and of course, the lanyard loop requested by the Army. For use in: On the eve of the 1900s, the United States military looked to modernize and standardize their rifles and handguns. When ordering recoil springs for above caliber's, please take these differences into account. From the April 1973 American Rifleman magazine, read about an artifact once owned by King Louis XIII that sold at a record-setting auction price for the time. Seller: Guns Dot Com. Thank you JMB! Factory strength replacement magazine catch springs. No hidden charges. Despite the retention of updated and modified M1911, the Colt M45A1, by the Marine Corps, the M1911 and derivative designs are on the out, with the United States military shifting from . By the time World War I rolled around, over 63,000 M1911s had been delivered to the United States Military. For use in: Designed by John Moses Browning, the Colt Model of 1911 became the standard pistol for all US services when it entered production in 1912. A wider front sight and simplified grip panels completed the changes, and the revised pistol was given the name M1911A1. DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. These springs are used to provide a greater margin of safety, particularly when trying to meet certain drop test requirements. Retaining nearly all of the original blue oveall. 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I have read several other articles on your site which have been very interesting and beneficial. Along the way, design changes were implemented as problems arose. Please see other caliber notes below. Thus was born the Model of 1911 on March 29, 1911. The gun has lots of wear, with scratching on slide and frame. You do not pay When ordering recoil springs for above caliber's, please take these differences into account. Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. These springs are replacement firing pin safety springs used in all 80 & 90 series pistols with firing pin lock safety. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. My all time favorite pistol,next to another Colt-Single Action Army! The Thompson-Legarde pistol round effectiveness test saw soldiers and doctors shooting various animals and reporting on the ballistics they observed. He and the other soldiers of the 27th Division faced an attack from Japanese forces on all three sides. Also, oddly enough for the United States military, they were looking to the future in small arms design! New Factory Original. Add to My Saved Parts. Immediately, the 7.65 caliber projectile was canned for being too weak. When put up against the Moro juramentados many officers learned of the cartridges shortcomings the hard way. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. Whats new is old, I imagine. Ducks Unlimited is thrilled to offer a Colt firearm as its hand. This spring is for use with the McCormick pattern follower with a single rear vertical support tab. Professional installation suggested. Load up on all of our favorite classic 1911 content from around the web. COMES WITH BOX AND, The classic 1911 GOVERNMENT," done up as a Competition Series 9 mm Luger. Guns Listing ID: 809454Has 3 original mags, with bianchi leather 2 mag holster. In May 1899, 800 U.S. Marines landed on the island of Jolo. After each 1,000 rounds the pistols would be cleaned and oiled. It's the same brand of ammunition I initially shot though that Rock Island 1911. THE PISTOL IS GREAT CONDITION WITH VERY LITTLE WEAR. These parts meet or exceed factory-level parts and will make your 1911 function more reliably. Revolvers were slowly going the way of the Dodo, so they wanted one of those newfangled semi-automatics that Europe was all hot and bothered about. COLT 1911 GRIPS VINTAGE COLT GRIPS SERIES MINT series 70 80 Gold Cup. This pak allows complete adjustment of Colt pistols to almost any need. So, it needed some modifications. To appease the Army, Colt installed a grip safety and shoulder stock attachment point at the behest of the Army. COLT MODEL 1911 MFG 1918 "BLACK ARMY" RIG, COLT Government CQB M45A1 RARE Desert Sand finish USMC, Colt MK IV 1911 Government polished nickel 45 ACP, COLT SERIES 80 MODEL M1991A1 SEMI AUTO PISTOL 45ACP, ***SOLD***WW1 1918 Colt U.S. Model 1911 .45 ACP Pistol * Rare Transitional Variation *, Colt Government Lew Horton Pistol .45 ACP, COLT 1911, 22 LR. Boy, oh boy, when we talk about firearms history, I have a hard time thinking of one richer than the 1911. The magazine catch release is also on the left, behind the trigger. The Colt 1911 .45 ACP 7-Round Magazine is the perfect upgrade for practically any 1911. The firearm includes one 8 round magazine, no original case. In terms of handguns, the military utilized a variety of different revolver designs. It was seemingly the only pistol to last the entire endurance test, but Colt sent a gunsmith to fix numerous issues with the weapon throughout the testing. The barrel is 4.25 inches long to make it more preferable for concealment over a full sized model. Get proficient on YOUR time. The Commanding Officer of the Springfield Armory, the Chief of Ordnance, and the General Staff all agreed that the M1910 should be the United States next firearm. Original factory springs are also available. Each pistol would be fired 100 times, then allowed to cool for five minutes. Most recently, the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps adapted the M17 and M18 service pistols, chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum as their standard-issue service pistols. Serial number 538 was transferred to NHHC in 1991 after serving the Navy for 79 years. The 1911 occupies a permanent place in the minds, imaginations, and gun safes of American shooters. Accession #:NHHC 1991-58-A Post-War Parkerized Colt M1911 5-Inch Barrel | 45 ACP $ 77.50. Stock No. COLT 1911 FACTORY RECOIL SPRING NOTES Colt made their own plastic grips, and in 1946-47 used up their remaining GI contract grips on their commercial pistols. The 1911 is one of the most popular sporting pistols and is commonly available in 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm and .40 S&W in addition to .45 ACP. The M1911 series pistols remained in service until 1986, when the M9 9mm Pistol was adopted to replace them. 10mm Auto Colt 1911 Barrel | 5-Inch $ 175.00. Constructed from durable stainless steel with a polished finish and steel flush-fitting baseplate, this magazine offers unparalleled strength and corrosion res . Picture 1 of 7. Recoil calibration paks are offered to allow the shooter a choice of recoil springs to calibrate the recoil function when the correct spring rating is not known. 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