[1gunsnowbird]

This is a Government Model 70 Series IV .45 ACP Colt still packaged in the original plastic bag and coated with an anti-corrosive (cosmoline?). The gun has never been fired since it left the factory in 1977. All the original packing materials and paperwork are included, along with one magazine. The grease has NOT been wiped off the slide, so it looks a little weird in the photos. Asking $1,800 OBO, USPS money order only, no trades. Will ship from my FFL to your FFL only. PM, text or call 701-237-9513.

 

[bladeandbarrel]

Nice!!

 

[azguy1911]

Talk about the perfect base gun

 

[1gunsnowbird]

azguy - If you are interested in seeing it, I live just north of Florence, AZ.

 

[1gunsnowbird]

Oops. I got the designation wrong: it's a Government Model Mark IV, Series 70 with a 5 inch barrel. Also, I can provide more photos on request. Sorry for the mixup.

 

[retrieverman]

Talk about the perfect base gun

I can attest to this. It’s the same year as the one SteveO built for me.:thumbs:

 

[1gunsnowbird]

Thanks for the interest. I'll try attaching a couple more photos today.

 

[HughNation]

Talk about the perfect base gun

I agree, but wouldn’t it be a shame to do anything that would require messing up the blueing? I would love to send it to someone for the works, but who could put a finish on it like it already has?!

 

[1gunsnowbird]

I actually think it could look better if I dared wipe off the grease, but when I took it out of the bag to photograph it, I was very careful to not touch any of the metal parts, just the grips. My buddy (who owns the gun) has never even had it out of the bag since he inherited the gun.

 

[switchback]

Hugh, agree the oe finish is beautiful. However there are more than couple that can blow minds. @Chambers Customs for example. So fear not, cut it up and have Joe polish and blue the flats. Check out his work.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Nice pistol, bought several of them in the 70s and early 80s. All shot out years ago.

 

[Josh Hamilton]

The desire is strong with this one. My birth year. If you were down to do some horse trading we could talk. I'm just cash poor at the moment.

 

[wobblie]

Talk about the perfect base gun

Nah...too nice for a build at this point. Find a beater and build it.

 

[1gunsnowbird]

Josh - Sorry about horse trading. As I mentioned earlier, I don't even own this gun; I'm just trying to sell it for a friend who doesn't have the time to follow the responses I'm getting here and on other forums. Cash is king at this moment.

 

[Josh Hamilton]

Josh - Sorry about horse trading. As I mentioned earlier, I don't even own this gun; I'm just trying to sell it for a friend who doesn't have the time to follow the responses I'm getting here and on other forums. Cash is king at this moment.

I totally understand. No worries


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[1gunsnowbird]

PRICE REDUCED: now $1,750 OBO. I'll be adjusting the price in $50 increments until someone sees the value and makes the purchase.

 

[1gunsnowbird]

PS - new photos

 

[1gunsnowbird]

PRICE DROP: Now $1,700 OBO

 

[1gunsnowbird]

PRICE REDUCTION: Now $1,650 BO

 

[Badabing11]

I agree, but wouldn’t it be a shame to do anything that would require messing up the blueing? I would love to send it to someone for the works, but who could put a finish on it like it already has?!

Mr Steve Owens @Integrity Arms could put a nicer looking finish on it without question.

Not saying it ain’t a beauty as is. But Steve does superb work.