Colt 1991 series 80 handgun

The blued 5 barrel and frame are in good condition. A hybrid of the m1911a1 military model redesigned to use the slide of the mk. Essentially, this means the colt 1991 has a triggeractivated firing pin safety that prevents an accidental discharge from occurring in the event the gun is dropped. Standard thumb safety and service style grip safety. A hybridized variation with commanderlength barrelslide and alloy officers model frame. It utilizes a series 80 firing system and more closely resembles the original m1911 that was used in world war i versus the m1911a1 that was used in world war ii through vietnam. The 1991 is a strict upgrade from the aforementioned m1911 and includes white dot sights and a lowered ejection port which adds extra reliability.

Colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol with blued. In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a. While i have older colts and even a highly polished colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, i have none that are more reliable or more accurate in a practical sense. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun.

Pistols in colt s retro line series 70 reproduction, ww1 replica, etc. Colt did reintroduce the series 70 pistol in 2001 and in 2002 introduced a stainless steel version, now original series 70 colts were never built with stainless steel and these new series 70 reissue also. The xse series line is standout among colt handguns for sale. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item. Colt m1991a1 series 80 for sale, used excellent condition. The 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. Compare prices for colt government 1991 series 45acp 098289011176 from all vendors.

The gun uses colt s wellproven firing pin safety introduced with the series 80 guns, and in the authors opinion this is the only one of its type worth having. Colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol with blued finish the colt 1991 government model semiauto pistol is a direct takeoff of the standardissue. Colt magazines for sale online gun clips and magazines. None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. The older m1911 and m1911a1 models originally issued to the u. In addition to hand guns, colt produced many shotguns, machine guns, and rifles. It has been my understanding that the mk iv series 80 moniker was only used on the left side of the slide from 1983 through 1991 even though all the guns made after 1983 are still mechanically ser. Its a goodlooking gun, classic to be sure with cues taken from the original including. How do i find the manufacture date of my colt series 80 1991a1. Any thoughts andor input on if im making the wrong choice with the colt 1991 series 80 pistol. Where early original 1911 construction was essentially pot metal, followed by an upgrade to investment cast in the 1970s, today colt is using advanced cnc machined high.

No, it doesnt boast a luxurious, polished blue sheen, but it does have a clean, almost black finish to it. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a. Im on the fence between the springfield loaded and the colt 1991 pistol. Search results for colt pistol model 1991 series 80 government. The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model s. Colt competition 1911 series 70 government model semi auto pistol. Sep 23, 2018 the colt 1991 also has what colt has dubbed their series 80 firing system. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. The colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. Upgrades from the original include white dot sights and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability.

In 1891, colt came into a contract with john browning, when long and profitable relationship started. 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. O1991 colt government 1991 series 45acp 098289011176 gun. They have been offered with the series 80 firing pin safety so you have the option of pre series 70 no firing pin safety or series 80. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. It still has the colt slide, frame, firing pin, series 80 parts, slide stop, recoil spring cap and plunger spring assembly. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr grips all returns must be authorized, and are subject to a 25% restocking fee. Colt 1911 government series 1991, 45 acp 5 barrel, matte blue, rosewood grips, 7 rd mag. Buy online, view images and see past prices for colt model 1991a1 stainless series 80 pistol.

Its a series 70 design, meaning it has no firing pin safety, although, oddly enough, the pistol came with a series 80 manual. It is the customers responsibility to follow all federal, state, and local laws. Bought it a day before we were no noticed shipped off to nam, aug 5, 1965. Currently all series 80 models 1991, xse, commander, new agent, etc as well as many new series 70 models competition, classic use frames with the 10mm cutout. Colt gm ss ser 80 1991 colt ss government model semi auto pistol. Series 80 firing system the colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. The colt series 80, m1991 government model incorporates a few modern improvements compared to the original m1911 government model pistol.

Unlike the swartz, it does not inhibit easy reassembly or reliability of operation. Serial number is in the 288xx range, and in late 2005 it was purchased new by a friend who graciously agreed to let me testdrive it and write it up for our 1911 section. Jan 02, 2019 the 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. They also had a plastic trigger and mainspring housing. Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. Colt 1991 series 80 single action pistol o1992, 9mm. The competition pistol i have been working with is a full size, 5 inch barreled, stainless steel pistol. It is one of 525 specially factory serialized handguns. Colt 1991 series 80 single action pistol o1992, 9mm description. The entire gun, all the way down to the grip screw heads, has the same uniform finish. The most successful of their long guns, largely because of the vietnam conflict, was the m16 and its commercial counterpart the ar15. Manufacturers colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame sights. All manufacturers colt firearms mecgar pachmayr all calibers 10mm 223 remington5. This is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for.

The colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame sights. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Overall this is an excellent example of a mk iv in 9mm. When colt introduced the 1991 line a parkerized version of the 1911, with the series 80 firing pin safety it included a pistol of the same dimensions as the officers acp. Jan 08, 2010 in 1991 colt decided to market an economy version of their basic series 80 government model. The interior of the gun looks like someone forgot to finish it. There is no rail on the dust cover and the slide is lacking forward cocking serrations bravo, colt. Colt 1991 government model handgun gander outdoors. The 1991 came 80 years after the original model and upgraded the design with white dot sight and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. Used very good condition colt 1991 series 80 single action pistol o1992, 9mm, 5, rosewood grips, blued finish mfg item num.

Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model for sale. The m1991a1s came along in 1991 as a sort of budget colt 1911 with a parkerized finish and plastic grips. 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. This line shares front and rear serrations and an elongated hammer slot. In 1983 the series 80 models were introduced with the new firing pin safety system, which guarded against an accidental discharge should a loaded pistol be dropped onto a hard surface. Colt series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol with case. Back in 1991 colt decided to market an economy version of their basic series 80 government model. Sold it two days after arriving for twice the price. Search results for colt pistol model 1991 series 70 government.

The barrel has clear crisp rifling and the frame has handling marks. Colt series 1991 government model springfield xd forum. Jan 10, 2019 the colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. This series 80 1991 model is in excellent condition show minimal if any scuffs. Colt essentially took and redesigned the mkiv series 80 pistol to fall more in line with a workable milspec configuration. One version was made by talo and another by the pistol smiths at gunsite academy. This is a brand new, stillinthefactorygrease colt model 01991. The colt gustave young 1911 is a royal blue polished series 70. The official colt frequently asked questions faq thread. In 1991 colt decided to market an economy version of their basic series 80 government model. Featured gun classifieds colt pistols 1991a1 this is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol chambered for.

This handgun shows an excellent bore with a like new finish. Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. However, some argue the series 70 is the way to go for my first 1911 versus the series 80 1991 model. Colt 1991 government pistol the colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. 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. The colt 1991 is a semiautomatic largeframe pistol chambered in. The colt 1991 is a direct descendant of the original famous design. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. Perhaps the most familiar of all of colt s firearms, and arguably firearms in general, was the 1911 semiauto pistol. Nope, the 80 series colts actually started in the early 80s.

Colt gun magazines including colt 1911 magazines and colt ar15 magazines for sale online at discount prices. Colt pistols are a pinnacle in magazinefed, semiautomatic handguns. Colt pistol model 1991 series 70 government genitron. Find the xse in enhanced government and commander models within our section of colt handguns for sale. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.