Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this LIMITED EDITION semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Colt Series 70 Government Model Competition Series Eli Whitney!
This TALO Colt Special Edition pays homage to Eli Whitney's significant contribution to the development of modern firearm production. The ELW model incorporates the exceptional features of Colt's Competition series. It includes a full-sized, blue carbon steel frame, an upswept beavertail grip safety, a dual recoil spring system, a National Match® Barrel, and Novak adjustable fiber optic sights. The Colt factory serial numbers are unique and follow the format ELW001-ELW-500.
This particular example holds serial number ELW-415, making it number 415 of 500 made!
This TALO Colt Special Edition pays homage to Eli Whitney's significant contribution to the development of modern firearm production. The ELW model incorporates the exceptional features of Colt's Competition series. It includes a full-sized, blue carbon steel frame, an upswept beavertail grip safety, a dual recoil spring system, a National Match® Barrel, and Novak adjustable fiber optic sights. The Colt factory serial numbers are unique and follow the format ELW001-ELW-500.
This particular example holds serial number ELW-415, making it number 415 of 500 made!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Series 70 Government Model Competition Series Eli Whitney
Serial: ELW-415
Date of Manufacture: 2022
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Novak Drift Adjustable Fiber Optic Front with Novak Adjustable Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: VZ G-10 Proprietary Disruptive Hyena Burl with a Unique “Super Scoop”
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The ELW grips are made of VZ G-10 Proprietary Disruptive Hyena Burl and are equipped with a unique feature called the "Super Scoop". This new feature blends smoothly with the grip and provides extra thumb relief for easy access to the mag release button, allowing for quick magazine changes. The grip is textured in VZ's most popular 'Operator II' pattern, which provides a secure grip without being overly aggressive.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory case, paperwork, and accessories pictured above! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Series 70 Government Model Competition Series Eli Whitney
Serial: ELW-415
Date of Manufacture: 2022
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Novak Drift Adjustable Fiber Optic Front with Novak Adjustable Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: VZ G-10 Proprietary Disruptive Hyena Burl with a Unique “Super Scoop”
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The TALO Colt Special Edition pays homage to Eli Whitney's significant contribution to the development of modern firearm production. Although he is best known for inventing the cotton gin, Whitney built a factory in 1798 that mass-produced muskets for the US Army using interchangeable parts. Later, Sam Colt collaborated with Eli Whitney Jr. to integrate the assembly line and interchangeable parts into what eventually became Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company in Hartford, CT. Today, we can enjoy the refinements and precision of Colt in the ELW, thanks to the innovations made by these pioneers more than 150 years ago.
Pete Single is a precision firearms CNC metalwork expert, and his work today reflects the current state of the art in this field. Before joining Colt/TALO projects, his work was only available through high-end gunsmiths. Pete's ELW custom metalwork features the following: the slide has an HP style cut, the slide top is serrated at 30 lines per inch following the top contour of the slide, ending in an arrow pattern at the front sight, the front strap is high cut under the trigger guard for the highest possible grip and precisely checkered at 25 or 30 lines per inch, the mag-well is completely beveled 360 degrees around5, the top edge of the slide stop is chamfered, and the barrel features a precision recessed target crown.
The ELW model incorporates the exceptional features of Colt's Competition series. It includes a full-sized, blue carbon steel frame, an upswept beavertail grip safety, a dual recoil spring system, a National Match Barrel, and Novak adjustable fiber optic sights. The Colt factory serial numbers are unique and follow the format ELW001-ELW-500. The slide flats are polished and inscribed with a distinct custom roll mark and a rampant Colt logo on the rear quarter panel. The right side slide is marked "Competition Model." The barrel is polished at the breach end and at the crown.
Pete Single is a precision firearms CNC metalwork expert, and his work today reflects the current state of the art in this field. Before joining Colt/TALO projects, his work was only available through high-end gunsmiths. Pete's ELW custom metalwork features the following: the slide has an HP style cut, the slide top is serrated at 30 lines per inch following the top contour of the slide, ending in an arrow pattern at the front sight, the front strap is high cut under the trigger guard for the highest possible grip and precisely checkered at 25 or 30 lines per inch, the mag-well is completely beveled 360 degrees around5, the top edge of the slide stop is chamfered, and the barrel features a precision recessed target crown.
The ELW model incorporates the exceptional features of Colt's Competition series. It includes a full-sized, blue carbon steel frame, an upswept beavertail grip safety, a dual recoil spring system, a National Match Barrel, and Novak adjustable fiber optic sights. The Colt factory serial numbers are unique and follow the format ELW001-ELW-500. The slide flats are polished and inscribed with a distinct custom roll mark and a rampant Colt logo on the rear quarter panel. The right side slide is marked "Competition Model." The barrel is polished at the breach end and at the crown.
The ELW grips are made of VZ G-10 Proprietary Disruptive Hyena Burl and are equipped with a unique feature called the "Super Scoop". This new feature blends smoothly with the grip and provides extra thumb relief for easy access to the mag release button, allowing for quick magazine changes. The grip is textured in VZ's most popular 'Operator II' pattern, which provides a secure grip without being overly aggressive.
This example will ship with the matching factory case, paperwork, and accessories pictured above! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
