70 Series Colt 1911 ?

[bannockburn]

wowjownik

I have heard that about the Carbona Blue; if I had one it would more than likely be a permanent guest in the safe anyways so as to minimize any wear and tear on the finish.

Sometimes beauty is just skin deep.

 

[red rick]

I contacted Colt today about that stain on my hammer and they are going to send me a new hammer .

Customer service was great . I told them that I didn't want to return the pistol for such a minor cosmetic problem and I just would like them to send me a new hammer . All they asked for was , for me to email them a picture of it . I did so and they let me know in a matter of minutes , that they would be mailing me a new hammer .

My hat is off to Colt's customer service & support .

 

[SwampWolf]

QUOTE: I've got a Colt Gold Cup National Match, 70 Series that I bought brand new in 1972, in blue finish, the roll marks are perfectly clear, and I wouldn't get rid of it for anything. I've shot at least 50,000 rounds thru it, and it still is the most accurate handgun I own.

Similar story. I paid $205.07 for a brand new Mark IV Series 70 Gold Cup on 12-27-74 (Christmas money!). Thousands of rounds have rolled through mine over the years in mostly Bullseye competition and the pistol is as accurate now as it was when new. Still waiting for the collet bushing to self-destruct...

 

[Drail]

It's a Colt. Colt has changed their roll mark process randomly so many times who can say what is a "proper" roll mark? They used to roll mark them before final finishing but now roll mark them after final finishing (leaving raised edges). I don't think there is a "standard". I guess it would depend on if you plan to shoot it - or entomb it in a dark safe and hope the value goes up.

 

[Delmar]

I am sure there are those who will buy a Colt and set it back in a deep, dark hole in their safe, hoping to turn it for a profit. I just can't do that. If its a firearm, its either a shooter or I sell or trade it for something else that I like.

 

[wojownik]

I am sure there are those who will buy a Colt and set it back in a deep, dark hole in their safe, hoping to turn it for a profit. I just can't do that. If its a firearm, its either a shooter or I sell or trade it for something else that I like.

I basically did that with my Colt World War 1 Carbona blue repro. But my new Series 70 is going to be actively used. And my Colt commander is now my EDC piece. And I sold off my last 1991 ORM to someone who wanted it much more than I did.

 

[Delmar]

Wojo, you're a better man than I. Would have to take that repro out to the range and get it dirty from time to time. Otherwise it would be on display in a nice case!

 

[red rick]

I don't see anything wrong with just looking at it or shooting it . It's all about what makes you happy and what you want to do with it , you spent the money . I have plenty new & used guns that I have not shot .

I haven't decided if I am going to shoot mine or buy another one for shooting ( stainless ) . They are now asking $171 dollars more for the Colt that I bought , in just a few weeks after I received mine .

I just bought 2 like new Thompson Center Hawken style muzzleloaders for $400 dollars that I plan on hanging on the wall . Too me they look as nice as any picture . I have a inline for hunting .

 

[Armybrat]

Ain't nuthin' wrong with my new Series 70 - it is a beautiful piece:

 

[red rick]

Very nice looking Stainless 70's Colt .

 

[texagun]

I love the look of the Carbona blue as well, but it is much less robust than the standard Colt bluing. Very delicate by comparison.

I'm wondering where you heard that? Can you post a link or a reference to that statement? It may be true, I just have never heard anyone say that before.