Colt series 80 model 1911 schematic

Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be installed by our highly trained gunsmiths. 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. Its a blued full size in 45 acp, serial fr144xxe, with rollmarks colt mkiv, series 80 on the left, government model on the right. Find parts for a 1911 in this easytounderstand schematic at midwayusa. Numrich has been supplying new and used parts since 1950, and has the experience that you need when ordering your 1911 series 70 parts or schematic. A short video on how to remove the series 80 safety modifications on a 1911. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911 pistol. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Most series 80s owners remove the series 80 parts, with the execption of the liability conscious. Our colt custom shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long synonymous with the name colt. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base model gun was similarly dubbed the series 70. Its most notable feature was the 4 pronged collet barrel bushing. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled with links to the gun parts for easy check out.

I probably should have loaded them individually, but even doing it this way i still have over 500 posts. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 80 o frame parts list. Regarding the clone guns 1911pattern pistols made by manufacturers other than colt, only paraordinance adopted colts series 80 firing pin block system as well. Colt 1911 gold cup national match series 80 1983 styrofoam box insert and owners manualsoem the outer sleeve is not included.

The superior colt was found to be, more reliable, more durable, more easily disassembled, less fatiguing and more accurate. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or historical importance. Tjs 1911 series 80 to series 70 conversion shims frame slot filler replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing pin block actuating levers when removed by gunsmiths for crisper trigger pulls. Colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing pin block and mechanism, colt clones retain many of the differences that are seen in a series 70 vs 80 colt 1911. Jan 10, 2019 many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. Find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 70 o frame parts list find the colt 1911 series 70 parts that youve been looking for to complete your repair project. Click on any part number highlighted in red to view specific details or to purchase online. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report.

Buy 1911 gun parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. This colt product is classified by the alcohol, tobacco and firearms division of the internal revenue service, u. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Read 1911 reliability secrets at the top of the forum. The purpose of the firing pin block is to prevent the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is depressed. Although it was designed over 100 years ago, the colt government is still an object of worship among its fans and in spite of its age, is still a very usable weapon for home and personal. Home 1911 accessories 1911 factory plus replacement parts.

A hybrid of the m1911a1 military model redesigned to use the slide of the mk. Nov 29, 2015 series 80 on left, series 70 collet on right. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to. Featured gun classifieds colt pistols 1911 series 70 new this week. The m1911 and m1911a1 pistols do not have this device. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. Then a few years ago, colt brought out the series 70 reissue model. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. This system featured an arrangement of internal levers and a plunger designed to ensure the firing pin was blocked until the trigger was pulled. Auto pistols 1911a1 government series 80 o frame parts list gun schematic.

Jan 08, 2010 all of colt s 1911 pattern pistols incorporated the new design change so even the commander and officers acp pistols became known as series 80 guns. So we continue with the disassembly of the internal slide parts of this 1911 which includes the automatic firing pin safety update introduced with the colt series 80 models. If you have a 1911 that is not made by colt, it is not and can never be a series 70. Just looked in the current colt 80 series pistol manual they sent the 80 series manual with my non 80 series wiley clapp commander. In 1992 colt introduced a new set of features for its government model series pistols. All of colts 1911pattern pistols incorporated the new design change so even the commander and officers acp pistols became known as series 80 guns. Jun 21, 2017 national match mk iv series 80 parts illustration. Click here to read parts description and functionality.

In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a few design changes. The biggest change in the series 80 is the firing pin block. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a valuepriced item. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear.

It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear trigger mechanism. Schematic w parts list colt government 1911 series 70, govt 1911 series 80 schematic w parts list. Below you can see some cutaway pictures of the m1911 a1 pistol. With the help of a roll pin punch, we push in the rear end of the firing pin and the firing pin lock. Colt government 1911 series 70, govt 1911 series 80 schematic w parts list. Oct 26, 2018 colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. The colt officers acp or colt officers model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun based on the john m. I need help determining the exact model of a colt im considering buying. Government model 45acp spec sheet colts manufacturing. And the plunger has to be pushed up by something such as a lever or pin so below are the top of the frames in the same order. The colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box.

These arent old spot heat treated gi pistols that stood up to countless thousands of rounds of standard pressure rounds. It is important when purchasing spare parts to know which model you have. All parts in this category are specific to the 1911 pistol unless otherwise noted. All professional 1911 experts will never recomend a series 80 gun. The colt series 80, introduced in 1983, was formally known as the colt mk iv series 80 line of pistols. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. Find parts for a 1911 in this easytounderstand schematic. Usually, i cannot hit a center target red dot, with a new weapon,however when i opened fire with the first round out of my new seies 80,i hit the red circle first shot out.

Colt and only colt made a series 70 model which was a full sized government model that ran from approx. This drawing was scanned from colts safety and instruction manual. Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. Spread your instructional skills to other model weapons. Brand new in hard case available for purchase at our online store the stainless. From the ar platform to the 1911 and more, find the best colt replacement or upgrade part for your firearm. Midwest gun works is proud to offer a wide variety of firearm parts from colt. They are not reliable and their actions are much worse than series 70s. Click below on the schematic, to download the full drawing. The browning design was so great, that it has been changed little in over 100 years of production.

The privilege of doing so gives you a raging boner. The collet bushing was replaced with the solid bushing and the phase out was completed around 1988. While at it, maybe a site that has schematics for some different guns like a winchester 1984 pre64 3030. This john browning patent gun, model 1911, was so named for the year it was officially adopted for use by the united states army.

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. I have a 1911, model series 80, colt 45 acp government, of 1991. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Find colt model 1911a1 government series 80 parts from numrich gun parts. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. Sort by price lowhigh price highlow title az title za item code az item code za popularity top rated. When you lend, give or sell this firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled. Series 70 vs series 80 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911.

Mar 21, 2011 a short video on how to remove the series 80 safety modifications on a 1911. One of the things colt learned from its competitors was that, at the time, the nononsense military look sold well. This model instituted a big change to the 1911 design. Shop for colt model 1911 government series 80 parts with numrich gun parts. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags.

Colt government model 1911, series 80, 38 super caliber, brushed stainless steel, serial number 38ss0420x. These arent old spot heat treated gi pistols that stood up to countless thousands of rounds of standard. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. This pistol features a blued finish with textured wraparound grips, as well as extended safety levers and an extended slide release. If you are watching this from a mobile device and not a pc, you might not be able to see the annotations super imposed. By describing non colt 1911 handguns as series 70 or 80. Colt series 80 firing pin block mechanism sight m1911. With the previous paragraph in mind, it is important to know that from 1983 until 1988 the early government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type barrel and bushing as well. The o1991 model features a series 80 firing system. Some claim that this addition makes for a heavier trigger pull. Just looked in the current colt 80 series pistol manual they sent the 80 series manual with my non80 series wiley clapp commander. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual there are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load.