GC Series 80 Variation

[bw7621911]

I just got my second GC Series 80 so I thought i'd post some differences between the two. The top one is a later model Series 80, and the middle one appears to be earlier. It looks just like the Series 70 that I included for comparison. The differences are the hammer - spur vs. round, grip - beavertail vs. standard tang, and cocking serrations - the later one has serrations closer to the back of the slide. The Series 70 and older Series 80 have more of a mirror-like finish, while the newer S80 is glossy, but there was obviously less work put into the finish.

Does anyone know of additional variations?

[Colt-SL]

GREAT guns, terrific presentation!

[thetinker]

Hello, Did you notice the later version on the top has wider spacing between the slide stop notch & the dis-assembly notch, Why was this spacing changed ???

[bw7621911]

Hello, Did you notice the later version on the top has wider spacing between the slide stop notch & the dis-assembly notch, Why was this spacing changed ???

I didn't notice that before thanks! I don't know the answer to that...