[Zscorp]

That was a very nice post to see the series 80 parts. Is there a plan to post the Series 70? so those of us who don't know the differences can compare.

 

[Reconvic]

The only differences is the added safety features that are put on a series 80 pistol.
The pistol can drop as a series 70 and go off. It moving parts are only 4 parts the upper and lowers levers and the firing pin plunger and spring.

 

[Hunter]

The Series 70 Colts also came with the collet bushing and the accursizer(sp) barrel.

 

[Bud White]

Come on hunter post a pic of the 70's Collet and barrel i have it somewhere but its on another computer since this one lost its hard drive

 

[OD*]

Here's the bushings;

 

[Bud White]

Thx Od got the Barrel and Ill post a unique parts to the Series 70 post

 

[Reconvic]

You are right they did come with the 3 point collet bushings to save cost. OD thanks for the senor moment I had and forgotten that part.

 

[Bud White]

Not to save cost but to improve lock up of the Barrel like locking it into a Vise

 

[Reconvic]

Yes but the correct way would have been the Spherical ring that is used today. Any 3 prong collect from a engineering point of view is weaker then any solid ring

 

[Hunter]

Sorry Bud I was busy so I could not post the picture of the collet bushing. I was able to get in touch with my assistant and have him take care of it.:biggrin:
Nice job OD why don't you go ahead and take 1/2 day off tomorrow.

 

[Bud White]

Hunter you got a Pic of the Barrel?

 

[Reconvic]

Note the new throat configuration on the barrel on the right. Believe it or not, this new setup actually improves reliability and reduces the chances of case blowout by better supporting the case head. All current-production Colts use this new configuration, including the new Series 70 pistols. An original GI barrel is at the far left, while a normal "throated" barrel is shown in the middle for comparison.

 

[Bud White]

Keep the Adding pics and i will sticky another Tomm after work one for the Barrel throating and one for the 70's Collet Bushing .. Also ill get pics of the Gold cup size barrel hood and normal as i got the barrels out here at the house ..

 

[Hunter]

I can take pictures of Series 70 GCNM barrels and hoods if you need them and post.

 

[OD*]

Sorry Bud I was busy so I could not post the picture of the collet bushing. I was able to get in touch with my assistant and have him take care of it.:biggrin:
Nice job OD why don't you go ahead and take 1/2 day off tomorrow.

I think I'll do just that. :wink: