Where art thou? Colt's 1911A1 Stainless 45 ACP series 70 (O1070A1CS)

[PA Rifleman]

I've been considering one for some time. The appeal: a true series 70 (.45 ACP) in stainless steel, factory Colt (details). As in, the W.W.II model. Looks like Colt's catering to snobs like me, hence the O1070A1CS.

Here's a few details about the O1070A1CS:

• Serial number is prefixed with 71B.
• It's technically a custom shop offering, so the production numbers are low.
• True stainless 70s from Colt weren't available before the O1070A1CS (series 80s were).

I've been looking for one for a while, I'm really getting tired of following leads only to find it's really nickel plated, bubba-ed, a rail gun or a series 80 in the fine print. I've been patrolling Gunbroker & Gunsamerica for about two months.

Here's the ask:

• Does anyone have one? If so, how does it shoot?
• Where can I find one in stock?

I know about series 80s, Gold Cups, Rail Guns, Combat Commanders, Delta Elite, Defender, etc. All good guns, just not what I want right now.

I know I'm looking at a kilobuck, which I have. And FWIW, when I use the term clone, I mean exact copy (as in, series 80 & rail guns specifically excluded).

So, can anyone put me on the trail of one? Would love to acquire this before the end of the year.

The specimen in question:

[ckk09]

Check with BudsGunShop.com. We just bought a Series 80 stainless (O1091) from them. Because it was manufactured in 2011, it came with the "100 years of Service" rollmark on the right slide. It's definitely a sweet addition.

The Series 70 in stainless is exactly what I'll be going for next. I'll be purchasing through Buds, whether they have to order it or not.

I did a Google shopping search for (O1070A1CS) and nobody seems to have it. Everyone is Call For Availability. I would have a local shop order it, or call Buds and I'm sure they can get it in!

Good luck. Post pics when you get it!

[wellcraft]

try calling classic pistol, tanners or surplus city guns since all three shops have a good selection of new/used 1911's.

[PA Rifleman]

UPDATE: found one, sent payment & papers, you know the drill.

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Is it here yet?




Know this: serious 1911 porn *will* be posted when it arrives.

[PA Rifleman]

Sorry for the delay, had some ugly business to take care of. Here are photos of my (new) Colt 1911A1 series 70 stainless, with the factory preservative still on it:

(Click to enlarge)

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Left and right profile. Came with two magazines, a lock & rosewood grips.

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Standard ejection port profile, note polished sides but bead blasted top and bottom surfaces. A BM42 in the photo seems to be the recent photo convention, so here's mine.

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Note slightly larger and higher sights than W.W.II era M1911A1s. 2011 O1070A1CS (left), 1943 US&S (right).

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Slide stop cutout is slightly more rounded with the O1070A1CS. See circled areas for comparison.

[abner13]

Saw a few at shows. Was kinda confused because I didn't remember them making a stainless version back in the 70s.

[PA Rifleman]

Saw a few at shows. Was kinda confused because I didn't remember them making a stainless version back in the 70s.

You're right. Colt didn't make the 1911A1 in stainless in the 1970s. The O1070A1CS is a series 70 re-make from Colt's custom shop, starting sometime after approximately 2004.

If you don't mind, what show did you see them, and what were the sellers asking for them?

[abner13]

Can't recall exactly which shows , but IIRC , they were around $999.99.

[abner13]

Hey , you have a Union Switch & Signal 1911A1?

I hate you!

[RocketFoot]

Stunning Series 70! Congrats!