Colt m1991a1 series 80 45acp 1911 pistol

This pistol looks much like the old fashioned military veteran. The 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. I am selling this one on consignment and as such layaway cant be used. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a valuepriced item. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags. 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. Manual and automatic safety devices, including the series 80 firing pin lock, can be depended on to serve you reliably and safely provided you handle the pistol properly. Colt national match pistol is this the best 1911 colt. This pistol features a 1911 style design, with a modern twist, hence the 1991 designation.

Any resemblance to tiffany blue is wishful thinking. Available excellent condition colt series 80 mk iv 1911 pistol. 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. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. I suppose admitting it is part of the solution, but this is a.

The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. In the case of the pistol we used to illustrate this article a colt series 80, this can easily be done with our bare hands, without the bushing tool, so all we need to do is to press the recoil spring plug to release the barrel bushing which can then be twisted clockwise on its axis. Both pistol and case are in very good condition we guarantee everything. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a single action. Correa recently saved enough to ship his first 1911, a colt 1991a1, to wilson combat to see if the company could make it feel like their pistols, and give new life to an old friend. Around 2001 or so colt upgraded these pistols with polished slide and frame flats, nicerlooking slide rollmarks, stainless barrels, and wood grips blued models only. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of parts. Perhaps the most familiar of all of colts firearms, and arguably firearms in general, was the 1911 semiauto pistol. The barrel design is the same as the late model, enhancedtype colt 1911.

In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report. However, the colt 1991a1 pistol deserved refurbishing to bring it back to its glory daysand to the. It has a matt finished and comes as seen with papers. A hybridized variation with commanderlength barrelslide and alloy officers model frame. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel. Usa hellomy name is don, and i have a 1911 problem. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. After firing the gun at the local range the buyer decided that it was too much gun and traded it in for a 9mm pistol. After purchasing meprolight sights and having them installed on to my colt 1911 combat commander series 80 pistol.

His mission was to make a colt m1991a1 shoot accurately. It does of course have the standard 3day inspection. Aside from these changes they were made just as well as standard blued series 80 government model pistols of the same era, although a year after the m1991a1 was introduced the rest of colts 1911 line received some pretty radical changes in. The colt rail gun is based upon a fullsized series 80 m1911a1 pistol. The overall difference and confidence of aiming and seeing and acquiring my target is so greatly enhanced. Right out of the box, using the factory mag, it had some cycling issues, mostly ok. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. Promag col03n colt 1911 45 automatic colt pistol acp 8 rd nic. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. All parts in this category are specific to the 1911 pistol unless otherwise noted. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911.

The series 70 handguns are differentiated from the series 80 models mostly by the fact the series 80 pistols incorporated a firing pin block. Let me relay my m1991a1 experience i bought my gun used from duncans gunworks in san marcos, ca. With the gas of fired cartridges driving back the slide to eject. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr g. The colt 1991 also has what colt has dubbed their series 80 firing system. Mechanically however they are the same as any other colt series 80, 1911type pistol. Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original m1911 design. The m1991a1 model o series was introduced in 1991 and was designed to replace the standard colt 1911 series pistols. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item. Colt series 80 firing pin block mechanism custom m1911a1 modifications dropping the slide on an empty. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith.

The resulting pistol was cleverly named m1991a1, after the year of introduction. Even its model nomenclature, m1991, evokes it military heritage. The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt. It is important when purchasing spare parts to know which model you have. One version was made by talo and another by the pistol smiths at gunsite academy. The colt series 80, m1991 government model incorporates a few modern improvements compared to the original m1911 government model pistol. The firing pin block is a much debated device as many people feel the block is needed. Click on any part number highlighted in red to view specific details or to purchase online. The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide.

Brownells is your source for colt 1911 parts at brownells parts and accessories. While i have older colts and even a highly polished colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, i have none. Colt officers acp m1991a1 series 80 is a weapon seen in the film. Colt m1991a1 series 80 for sale, used excellent condition. Colt m1991a1 series 80 45 acp nic guns international. Though its almost identical to the legendary colt 1911 pistol, several features set the colt. 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 colts archive department. Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. 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. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction.

Both are are singleaction, semiauto pistols chambered in. In the 70s, i bought a brand new series 70 colt 1911 pistol. The pistol was originally purchased by someone for selfdefense purposes. Colt mfg o4940xe 1911 single 45 automatic colt pistol 4. This semiauto pistol is in excellent condition and is an. Aside from these changes they were made to the same quality standards as all other series 80 colt pistols of the same era, although a year after the m1991a1 was introduced the rest of colts 1911 line received some pretty radical external changes in the form of. The first automatic, magazinefed pistol adopted by the u. Among the most noticeable of these are an extended tang on the grip safety to help prevent hammer bite and improved patridgetype sights for. Colt 1911 factory governmentcommander full size 8round magazine.

Later, the development of the swingout cylinder again saw colt as a leading supplier of government contracts. Colt series 80 m1991a1 overall condition rated very good bore condition very good no magazine free shipping import mark located on barrel photos are of actual pistol being sold you will receive this exact pistol upon winning auction shipping. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. The series 70 colt government model pistols were introduced in the 1970s as an update to the aging m1911a1 pistols. Deluxe gold stallion with bright stainless finish, gold engraving and fancy grips. It was introduced in 1985 as a response from colt to numerous aftermarket companies making smaller versions of the m1911 pistol. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. The colt officers acp or colt officers model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun based on the john m. The alterations needed to accommodate the front sight was the one thing that took the most amount of time. Colt 1911 officers model defender factory 7 round stainless magazine 45 acp.

Read 1911 reliability secrets at the top of the forum. They featured fixed sights, a flat mainspring housing, standard colt thumb safety, and a service style grip safety. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Army, the colt m1911 is a single action, semiautomatic, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Factory colt 1911 45acp 10 rd round magazineclip magclip stainless steel.