Description

The Colt 1911 Government Series 70 is a classic full-size semi-automatic pistol based on Colt’s historic 1911 design. Chambered in .45 ACP, it reflects traditional 1911 features, including a Series 70 firing system that delivers a cleaner, crisp trigger pull without a firing-pin block. Built with a forged steel frame and slide, fixed sights, and checkered wood grips, the Series 70 Government combines timeless styling with dependable performance for range use, personal defense, and collectors.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Colt’s Manufacturing Company
• Model: 1911 Government Series 70
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Action: Single action semi-automatic (Series 70 firing system)
• Frame and Slide: Forged steel with classic finish (blued or stainless depending on specific variant)
• Barrel Length: Approximately 5.0″ 
• Overall Length: Approx. 8.5″ 
• Weight (Unloaded): ~35–38 oz (varies slightly by finish and grips)
• Magazine Capacity: 7+1 rounds (standard)
• Sights: Fixed high-profile or Novak-style sights (variant dependent)
• Safety: Manual thumb safety and grip safety
• Grips: Double-diamond checkered rosewood or walnut (variant dependent)
• Trigger: Short steel trigger as per Series 70 design
• Distinctive Features:
  • Series 70 firing system with no firing-pin block for a traditional 1911 trigger feel
  • Classic 1911 styling with forged steel construction
  • Timeless collector and enthusiast appeal