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Colt Government Model Series 70 9MM SN:70L28842 MFG:1981

  • Caliber: 9MM Luger
  • Era: Post-War
  • Finish: Blue
  • Model Number: 01972
  • Serial Number: 70L28842
  • Series: 70

This Colt Series 70 Government Model was produced in 1981.  It has a blue finish, factory checkered walnut grips and is chambered in the 9mm Luger caliber.

In 1970 Colt introduced the Collet style barrel bushing along with the accursizer barrel.  The concept was to get the accuracy of a custom shop pistol without the cost or time associated with custom fitting a standard barrel bushing.