Item Relisted! FS/FT Full Size Colt 1911 Government Model .45 ACP (Series 80)

[KG24]

Item has been relisted, you can find the new listing at: https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/t...11-government-model-45-acp-series-80.2197887/
Item Name: FS/FT Full Size Colt 1911 Government Model

Location: Lawrenceville

Zip Code: 30040

Item is for: Sale or Trade
Sale Price: $1000
Trade Value or Items Looking For: Looking For Two Decent Pistols Or One Of Equal’s Value (Preferably .45)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Willing to Ship: No

Bill of Sale Required?: No

Item Description: Full Size Colt Government Model 1911 Very Good Condition, Close To 1000 Rds Fired Without A Hitch, Comes With 3Mags...1 Standard 7Rd Two Wilson Combat Extended 10Rd Mags. Looking For Two Decent Pistols Or One Of Equal Value

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[spistols]

Series 80?

 

[chaostat]

That is a Colt 1991 NRM spistols

 

[spistols]

Thanks- hard to see on my phone pics.

 

[1006]

I thought the 1991 models had “1991” roll marked on the slide?

I would figure it is either a basic 70 or 80 series?

What say the OP?

 

[chaostat]

I thought the 1991 models had “1991” roll marked on the slide?

I would figure it is either a basic 70 or 80 series?

What say the OP?

The ORM have the 1991A1 billboard. The NRM do not. They got rid of that 15 years ago

 

[1006]

Found the answer, on the 1911 forum, cut and pasted this:


For those wondering what the difference is between these pistols, the fact is there really is none. Back in 1991 Colt decided to market an economy version of their basic Series 80 Government Model. The polished blue was changed to an all-matte parkerized (later matte blue) finish, checkered rubber grip panels were used, and the serial number sequence was a resumption of the ones originally given to US military M1911A1 pistols. The resulting pistol was cleverly named "M1991A1", after the year of introduction. Mechanically however they are the same as any other Colt Series 80, 1911-type pistol. Around 2001 or so Colt upgraded these pistols with polished slide and frame flats, nicer-looking slide rollmarks, stainless barrels, and wood grips (blued models only). The newer ones are commonly called "New Rollmark (NRM)" pistols by Colt enthusiasts, to differentiate them from the "Old Rollmark (ORM)" 1991 pistols. The earlier guns are easily identified by having "COLT M1991A1" in large block letters across the left face of the slide. The NRM Colts will have three smaller lines of text saying "COLT'S-GOVERNMENT MODEL-.45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER", along with Colt's rampant horse logo."

 

[ninjagrips]

Found the answer, on the 1911 forum, cut and pasted this:


For those wondering what the difference is between these pistols, the fact is there really is none. Back in 1991 Colt decided to market an economy version of their basic Series 80 Government Model. The polished blue was changed to an all-matte parkerized (later matte blue) finish, checkered rubber grip panels were used, and the serial number sequence was a resumption of the ones originally given to US military M1911A1 pistols. The resulting pistol was cleverly named "M1991A1", after the year of introduction. Mechanically however they are the same as any other Colt Series 80, 1911-type pistol. Around 2001 or so Colt upgraded these pistols with polished slide and frame flats, nicer-looking slide rollmarks, stainless barrels, and wood grips (blued models only). The newer ones are commonly called "New Rollmark (NRM)" pistols by Colt enthusiasts, to differentiate them from the "Old Rollmark (ORM)" 1991 pistols. The earlier guns are easily identified by having "COLT M1991A1" in large block letters across the left face of the slide. The NRM Colts will have three smaller lines of text saying "COLT'S-GOVERNMENT MODEL-.45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER", along with Colt's rampant horse logo."

Thanks for that clarification! The long trigger and flat mainspring housing had me confused, then I noticed the slightly taller-looking sights, and realized it must be a newer manufacture.

But the info above REALLY cleared things up, for me. So, thanks!

 

[jeep78]

They are great guns. Hand it to 99% of gun owners and they can't tell which flavor it is.

The barrels on those are fantastic
They have the latest design in chamber mouth configuration, and are one of the few factory guns with proper chamber throating.

 

[ninjagrips]

I'm sure it's lovely!

I'll stick with my '82 Series 70 and my '33 Hartford, though!