The Colt 1911 Series 70 Government is a single-action .45 ACP pistol on a brushed stainless steel frame and slide, with a 5-inch barrel and 8+1 capacity. SKU: 2024900248, MPN: O1070A1CS, UPC: 098289041654. Weight is listed at approximately 6.5 lbs. Double Diamond checkered wood grips and manual thumb/grip safety are standard. New in Box. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2024900248 
• UPC: 098289041654 
• Brand: Colt Mfg 
• Model Name: 1911 Series 70 Government 
• MPN: O1070A1CS 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 8 + 1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Weight: 6.5 lbs (approximately) 
• Grip Material: Double Diamond Checkered Wood 
• Safety Type: Manual Thumb Grip Safety 
• Finish Color/Material: Brushed Stainless Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

The Series 70 designation refers to the collet-style barrel bushing rather than the Series 80 firing pin safety. Fixed high-profile sights (1-dot front, 2-dot rear) give a clean sight picture. The Double Diamond checkered wood grips are the classic Colt look and provide adequate texture. Brushed stainless resists corrosion better than blued steel and shows wear differently over time. Manual thumb safety and grip safety are both standard. 
 

Usage 

The 1911 Series 70 Government is a full-size government-model 1911 in its traditional configuration. It works for range shooting, competition, home defense, and collecting. The Series 70 mechanism is preferred by some shooters and gunsmiths over the Series 80 for its simpler trigger path.

Colt 1911 Series 70 Government .45 ACP owners split fairly predictably between collectors and shooters, and both groups tend to be satisfied.

The brushed stainless finish consistently draws positive comments for its looks and durability. Build quality is well-regarded. Fit and finish are tight for a production gun, and the pistol handles the .45 ACP reliably across a range of loads. The trigger is smooth and predictable in SA operation. Recoil is manageable. The Double Diamond wood grips hold well.

Weight comes up for anyone considering it as a daily carry gun. This is a full-size steel pistol at roughly 6.5 lbs. Aftermarket customization has a deep ecosystem: grips, sights, triggers, and more are widely available for the 1911 platform. Price sits above budget-tier 1911s, which generates value comparisons, though most buyers in the market for a Colt Series 70 are specifically seeking the heritage and production quality that justifies the cost.