M1911 Government Issue Colt .45

manesandtails87 · December 16, 2013, 09:33 PM

I am curious as to the estimated value of my gun. The serial number is 70G30548 (sorry if I didn't write it correctly!) I'd like to know approximately how old it is and what similar guns are selling for. It is in very good condition and all parts are original to the gun. Regularly cleaned, etc etc Thanks in advance!

thedudeabides · December 16, 2013, 09:52 PM

Colt's web site seems to think you have a National Match from the 1970s based on the SN.

RJay · December 16, 2013, 10:02 PM

Wilson's dates of Colt Manufacture lists it as a commercial 1911 manf. in 1973. Why do you think it is a government issue? To receive any valid values pictures are a must, your very good may be someone else's not so hot. Any other information given would just be guessamates.

manesandtails87 · December 16, 2013, 10:07 PM

I will get some pictures up ASAP. It has "Government Issue" stamped on the barrel. I'm not super savvy to much gun terminology so please forgive me. I looked on Colt's website as well and there is no "C" in the serial number, it is a "G" it's very confusing lol! thanks for the help

Bill DeShivs · December 16, 2013, 10:35 PM

Are you sure it doesn't say "Government Model" on the slide?

RickB · December 17, 2013, 11:53 AM

If it's a Colt, there should be indentifying markings all over it. As noted, the left side of the slide will have most of it. With a "70" serial prefix, the barrel should be marked with not only Government Model, but Mk. IV Series 70, as well. Series 70 pistols had a distinctive "Accurizor" barrel and barrel bushing combination that distinguished them from earlier models.

**Aguila Blanca** · December 17, 2013, 06:04 PM

That serial number is for a commercial pistol, not a military M1911A1. Sorry.

thedudeabides · December 17, 2013, 08:35 PM

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That serial number is for a commercial pistol, not a military M1911A1. Sorry.

It says "Government" on the slide. Clearly it's a rare WWII antique that was used to kill Hitler and is worth $50,000 like every other Colt 1911 some kinds find in their grandpa's attic when he kicks it and then try to sell it on gunpoker.

Jim Watson · December 17, 2013, 08:45 PM

The Colt www appears to have the year right, but the description is sense free.

I think a standard MkIV Series 70 Government Model.

Pictures would be a big help. Close clear pictures.

December 16, 2013, 09:33 PM	#1
manesandtails87 Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Posts: 2	M1911 Government Issue Colt .45 I am curious as to the estimated value of my gun. The serial number is 70G30548 (sorry if I didn't write it correctly!) I'd like to know approximately how old it is and what similar guns are selling for. It is in very good condition and all parts are original to the gun. Regularly cleaned, etc etc Thanks in advance!

December 16, 2013, 09:52 PM	#2
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 1,031	Colt's web site seems to think you have a National Match from the 1970s based on the SN. __________________ OK, so not all plastic guns are bad

December 16, 2013, 10:02 PM	#3
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	Wilson's dates of Colt Manufacture lists it as a commercial 1911 manf. in 1973. Why do you think it is a government issue? To receive any valid values pictures are a must, your very good may be someone else's not so hot. Any other information given would just be guessamates. __________________ Ron James

December 16, 2013, 10:35 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Are you sure it doesn't say "Government Model" on the slide? __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 16, 2013, 10:07 PM	#4
manesandtails87 Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Posts: 2	I will get some pictures up ASAP. It has "Government Issue" stamped on the barrel. I'm not super savvy to much gun terminology so please forgive me. I looked on Colt's website as well and there is no "C" in the serial number, it is a "G" it's very confusing lol! thanks for the help

December 17, 2013, 11:53 AM	#6
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	If it's a Colt, there should be indentifying markings all over it. As noted, the left side of the slide will have most of it. With a "70" serial prefix, the barrel should be marked with not only Government Model, but Mk. IV Series 70, as well. Series 70 pistols had a distinctive "Accurizor" barrel and barrel bushing combination that distinguished them from earlier models.

December 17, 2013, 06:04 PM	#7
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	That serial number is for a commercial pistol, not a military M1911A1. Sorry.

December 17, 2013, 08:45 PM	#9
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	The Colt www appears to have the year right, but the description is sense free. I think a standard MkIV Series 70 Government Model. Pictures would be a big help. Close clear pictures.