Colt series 70 22 conversion kit

I have a colt manufactured conversion kit 1911 45 to. The development of the service ace, with its fewer unique parts, allowed colt to market a conversion kit of components that permitted someone already in possession of a colt government model, national match, or super match to swap the slide, barrel, spring and magazine for those in the kit, and have a. Stern defense makes great ar magazine well adapters and conversion kits which turn your ar lower into a pistol caliber carbine. I have been shooting the model 1911 pistol for a very long time and became fond of. By 1935 colt was offering the service model ace and then in 1938 the.

Really nice shape pre series 70 colt conversion kit. This colt comes with all its original box and manuals. Nov 21, 20 i know i have talked a little bit about the old colt produced. You can reach harry or marcia by phone at 9284680306 or by fax at 9284680307. Colt 1911, 1911a1, 1991, government, mkiv and gold cup models please see other caliber notes below. Conversion details nelson custom gunsnelson custom guns.

I use a colt original series 70 collett bushing and sand blasted grip panels frame mostly. The guy i got it from said that his uncle had bought it new and when he passed, all of his guns went to him. I purchased a like new walther colt government 1911a1. Colt series 70 22 conversion kit guns international. The kit included a solid bushing and a clip style bushing as well as two springs. I have a 22 rf wilson combat slide and barrel kit mounted on a colt mk iv, series 70 frame that i retired from centerfire work. I have recently acquired both the colt 1911 22lr conversion kit and walther colt government 1911a1. In the early 1930s david marshal williams developed a floating chamber which would later make the m1 carbine possible.

The slide on the 45 is very very hard to pull back. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. We highly recommend remington golden bullets for everyday plinking and cci minimags or. All blued finishes have approximately 97% original finish. Its not a target pistol by any means, but it holds its own most of the time. I have a colt m1991a1 series 80 and i was wondering if there was any way to convert it to a series 70 without firing pin plungerblock. Has an adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight. Is there a company out there that makes shims to fill in the space of the little levers.

Mar 21, 2011 bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911 pistol. I know i have talked a little bit about the old colt produced. I just bought a colt series 70 45 with a 22 conversion kit. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 70 o frame magazines. Complete kit in the original brown hinged lid box with green interior. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. Brownells is your source for 1911 conversion kit at brownells parts and accessories. This is for one factory original colt ace ii 22 long rifle conversion kit.

Tjs 1911 series 80 to 70 shims replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing pin block parts. Bob marvel advantage arms 191122t before being installed on a colt series 70. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match pistol. Prewar conversions were complete topends, but postwar, the bushing, recoil spring guide and recoil spring plug were deleted, since those parts could be easily be borrowed from the centerfire gun for use with the conversion. The papers are in very good to excellent condition. Browse the large selection of magazines offered by numrich gun parts. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think.

My eye surgeon says i can finally go back to shooting on or after christmas. Colt conversion kit series 70 in the box fugate firearms. Brownells calls it a 1911 series 80 to series 70 conversion shim. Id suspect a slide stop hole issue related to spot heat treat on the old frame but that should be pretty obvious. Floating chamber barrel and all the factory supplied parts recoil spring, magazine, ejector and slide stop are present in the original. Only to be used in the series 80 and latter frames. Colt 22 conversion kit for government 1911 frames in. Find great deals on ebay for colt 1911 conversion kit when you shop the largest online selection at. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911 pistol. I only have one 1911 and it is a colt series 70 from 1976. Slide is marked on the left conversion unit, colt, automaticcal.

Colt commander and colt gold cup national match mkiv series 70 tabletop look. It is necessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear trigger mechanism. New listing 22lr conversion unit kit colt 1911 government size gloss silver by j. Colt series 70 22 lr conversion guns international.

Certified gun dealer outlet in canada canada gun shop. Recoil springs for colt 1911 series pistols are available in both conventional and variable power designs. I received this colt 45 in a trade and had thoughts of sending it to john harrison, but decided the gun coupled with potential divorce lawyer fees would be insurmountable. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match semiautomatic pistol with accessories. It comes with the original plastic case, factory manual and what is shown in th.

The ace conversion kit was for many years sold by colt as an aftermarket accessory for. It performs well and it is nice to have to switch stuff around between centerfire and rimfire shooting. Postwar conversion units did not include a bushing. Each of kimbers conversion kits complete with 10 round magazine has a. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the entire trigger mechanism. There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load.

I dont know much about the gun or conversion kit since i am not the original owner. Colt had been producing the m1911a1 for the military for many years when they decided to release it to civilians under the name the colt government model. He had no use for it and was interested in a pistol i had. This comes in the original box which also is in very good condition. Currently, as far as i know at least seven manufacturers are offering. This is a genuine colt conversion kit for series 80 guns firing pin safety. All of these are now desirable to collectors, however in a practical sense they were neither dependable nor accurate.

Genuine oem colt 1911 3hole black aluminum serrated trigger. Gil horman handguns kimber rimfire target conversion kits marvel precision. This kit is complete along with original warranty and factory owners manual. So why is it better than the original series 70s ive owned over the years.

The guns box has seen better days and shows the sign of time, but the manuals are good condition with only one of them with a small tear. The kit consisted of an entire slide assembly and magazine. Convert colt series 80 back to 70 springfield xd forum. Colt defense 1911 style pistols for sale at classic firearms. I bought it used back then and i doubt i have put over 500 rounds through it in all that time. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. I am not even sure how popular they used to be since commercial. It can be used on series 70 guns but the spring and plunger need to be removed to work on series 70. Two colt preseries 70 22 conversion kits, one with box. I recently acquired a colt mark iv series 70 with a colt. Colt colt action parts pistol parts for sale in stock ebay.

Up for auction is this beautiful alloriginal colt 1911 govt model series 70. Numrich gun parts has a huge selection of colt auto pistol parts and schematics for you to choose from, and provides the experience and service that you can only find from a company that has served the shooting community since 1950. Colt 22 long rifle conversion unit for colt 45 and 38 super model 1911 frames. It mainly sat in my utility room waiting to be used. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Its all a matter of individual needs and tastes, as far as im concerned.

Oct 30, 2019 i have a 22 rf wilson combat slide and barrel kit mounted on a colt mk iv, series 70 frame that i retired from centerfire work. All springs are chrome silicon last round lock open custom low profile buried sights fully adjustable dry fire safe true 1911 profile continue reading. I get asked about the conversion units often and they seem to be fairly rare these days. Order colt model ace 22 conversion pistol parts from numrich gun parts corp. I do see a degree difference between manufacturers, however. This is a discussion on colt 1911 conversion within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. I have a colt 70 series 1911 conversion on a no name frame that always goes bang. To improve accuracy on the government model, colt eventually modified the barrel bushing, and the new pistol was deemed the colt government model mark iv series 70.

Tjs custom gunworks colt 1911 series 80 to 70 conversion. Colt 1911 govt pistol firearm springs for semiauto. Colt single action army factory engraved third generation 45 long colt. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. The new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv. I have a tough time telling the difference between the 70 and 80 series guns in terms of trigger. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear. 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. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. 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. Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. Colt third series target model woodsman 22 with box. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander.

This kit will not work in the earlier series 70 frames. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear trigger mechanism. Colt 22 conversion kit for government 1911 frames in series. Please refer to our faq section for information on conventional vs. The trick they did with the floating chamber really mimics the feel of a real. Colt 22 conversion kit, series 8070lower price 126. I dont know much about the gun or conversion kit since i am not the original owner, however.