How do i find the manufacture date of my colt series 80 1991a1. In 1985, colt developed their own inhouse version and named it the colt officers acp, the following year they introduced a lighter version with an aluminium frame known as the lightweight officers acp which weighed 10 ounces less 24 ounces. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. The 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. Colt m1991 a1, series 80 singleaction semiauto pistol,caliber. Consecutively serialized colts mfg custom shop 1991 a1 pistols series 80 45 acp colt bright polish stainless steel finish appear new very minimal. Colt s o4091u 1991 combat commander is a direct descendent of the original 1911a1 featuring a 4. 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. Please note this is not black, and does have a stainless steel finish. After more than 100 years, its still the standard everyone else imitates, but no one duplicates.
This is one of my more favorite 1911s on the market right now because of the simplicity of this pistol. The current models of the 1991a1 nrm look much nicer outofthebox, have better sights, an aluminum trigger for what thats worth, and steel mainspring housing, but the. This m1991a1 is manufactured by colt and has a parkerized finish. Let me relay my m1991a1 experience i bought my gun used from duncans gunworks in san marcos, ca. Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. Comes with the original colt magazine, box, and papers. The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt. Jun 06, 2012 i am looking at buying a used colt 1991a1 series 80 1911 in a matte stainless finish. Depending on colts corporate plans for civilian production, this marque may become harder to find. Price check 1991a1 colt the leading glock forum and. I bring out the stainless 1911 and say a few words.
Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. Feb 12, 2014 colt 1911 government model stainless 45acp semi auto pistol overview texas gun blog new world ordnance. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun.
The video below shows how the series 70 stacked up against a blued, 2014vintage colt m1991a1 series 80. I went to wilson combats site to dress it up with an extended slide release and highride beavertail grip safety. Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. This is a stainless colt gold cup national match series 80 in 45 acp. This is a modern example of the colt m1991a1 pistol. 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. Looking for colt 1991a1 government series 80 o frame magazines. In this video i will be talking about this gun, unfortunately no range shooting today.
Colt officers acp m1991a1 series 80 is a weapon seen in the film. What exactly is an enhanced series 80 hi all i have had a blued enhanced series 80 colt for years. It occured to me the other day that i dont know that i have ever seen one like it at the shows or on the auction sites. Up for sale today we have a real classic american pistol. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database. A short video on my day at the range with a colt series 80 1911 and some thoughts on the 1911 in general. When colt introduced the 1991 line a parkerized version of the 1911, with the series 80 firing. Colt 1991 series government 45 acp 5 barrel, black poly grip stainless, 7rd. Colt 1991 series colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt 1911a1.
Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. 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. Browse the large selection of magazines offered by numrich gun parts. Colt govt 9mm luger rail gun stainless steel 5in 9rd rosewood. Factory colt 1911 45acp 10 rd round magazineclip magclip stainless steel. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Not in the video but also used in comparison were two unfired colt m1991a1 series 80 pistols. Colt 1991a1 series 80 1911 in a matte stainless finish the. Jan 08, 20 theres a shop in albuquerque that had a colt. Note the diamond grips, which were normally found on the 1911, not the 1911a1 pistols. Also including a set of pachmayr american legend grips, and an uncle mikes paddle holster. Jan 08, 2010 my government series 80 has a trigger that needs no work. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Colt 1991a1 government series 80 o frame magazines gun.
In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a valuepriced item. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colt s archive department. 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. Colt 1911 government model stainless 45acp semi auto pistol overview texas gun blog new world ordnance. Consignor states pistol is new in box and features an ultra polished stainless steel finish. Colt m1991a1 series 80 45acp stainless steel,fine condition,not fired much for sale by first stop gun on gunsamerica 971985347. Colt m1991a1 series 80 stainless semi auto pistols at. The colt officers acp or colt officers model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed. Jan 02, 2019 the 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block.
Colt m1991a1 compact bull barrel and oem barrel bushing. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr g. Language cautioning against pulling the trigger with the second finger was included in the initial m1911 manual, and later manuals up to the 1940s. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame parts list looking for colt 1991a1 parts to complete your restoration or repair project.
The series 70 made a comeback in 2002 in the new retro line named the mk iv series 70 government model. The pistol uses military type sights and a spur hammer. Look no further numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts and has been a leader in the community since 1950. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. Colt 1991 series government 45 acp 5 barrel, black poly grip. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine. Dec 30, 2009 frankly, back then they pissed me off with three of their pistols that i purchased. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. But this is a solid working tool, even though the clones currently offer better packages, in our view. Eighty years following the creation of the 1911 pistol, colt introduced the series 80 1991a1 as its entry into the lowend governmentmodel pistol market. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item.
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