Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Feb 23, 2009 i own a mark iv series 80, manufactured in 1993. Colt mkiv series 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Colt government model mk iv series 80 stainless the rock film. I have both a taurus pt1911ss and the colt government model. The model you show is one of the enhanced versions from the early to mid 90s. The 70 series differs from the 80 series model with 70 series short trigger has a much faster firing rate than the 80 series. If you were able to get it for less, that would be icing on the cake. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. This colt model mk iv government series 80 is a semiauto pistol in.
Colt mk iv government model series 80 stainless steel. Colt custom shop government model mkiv series 80 custom compensated. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. The 1911 colt is without a doubt, the most copied and most modified gun in the world. If i had to have a 9mm, i think it would be a kahr or something along those lines for deep concealment. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. Colt mkiv series 80 government model z27536 united states. Colt series 80 mk iv government model, blue finish, enhanced sights, original colt rubber grips in good shape, one colt magazine, but no bushing removal tool. Government model mkivseries 80 limited class model. Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. Introduced an internal firing pin safety and a new halfcock notch on the sear. Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander firearms talk. The right side of the slide is marked, colts government model, with the oneline address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide marked, colt mk ivseries 70government model9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt.
Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. Colt 1911 70 series was another collectible i\\\ve always wanted. Our colt custom shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long synonymous with the name colt. Colt auto pistols government mkiv series 80 o frame parts. Colt mk iv series 80 gov model c44615 united states. High polished colt mk iv series 70 government model. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. By using a modified follower the magazine capacity was increased to 8 rounds. Meprolight colt trudot night sight for 1911 government. The series 70 is also available in blued or stainless steel, in contrast to the m1911a1 that was produced in a dull gray parkerized finish. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard.
May 27, 2011 clean and maintain your colt mark iv series 80. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united states. Meprolight continues to offer the strongest guarantee in the industry for the usable light of our trudot sights. Government model 45acp spec sheet colts manufacturing. Oct 26, 2018 other than those changes, the guns in the 1991a1 line were made just as well as the blued mk iv series 80 government model pistols of the same era. In the original box numbered to the gun in very good condition. Shop for colt auto pistols government mkiv series 80 o frame parts today with numrich gun parts. This is slightly more luxurious model with mahogany grips, a triple aspect combat sight, a trigger with an adjustable trigger stop, an ambidextrous safety catch. Among the most noticeable of these are an extended tang on the grip safety to help prevent hammer bite and improved patridgetype sights for. Feels good in the hand, well made, good fit, accurate and never any problems feeding, firing or ejecting. Feb 12, 2014 every week on wednesday, i feature a gun from my collection. Important if you purchase a colt 22 or 9rnm conversion unit, note that only a series 80 conversion unit is compatible with a series 80 pistol.
Then next major design came in 1983 with the colt mark iv series 80. I picked up this 80 series colt 1911 mk iv combat commander. The colt mustang is a line of two lightweight, singleaction pocket pistols chambered for the. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. The colt series 80, m1991 government model incorporates a few modern improvements compared to the original m1911 government model pistol. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions. Colt government model mk iv series 70 45 semi auto. It is kept in our gun room, so it is technically part of my collection. Please contact us with any questions, or for purchase options. Out of the box, the current colt series 80 routinely beats the current series 70 on every gun ive tried. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. O1991 the colt government are direct 3rd and 4th generation descendants of the often imitated but never duplicated colt m1911 classic automatic pistol. Colt custom shop government model mkivseries 80 custom. Mar 28, 2017 to improve accuracy on the government model, colt eventually modified the barrel bushing, and the new pistol was deemed the colt government model mark iv series 70.
On consignment we have a colt government model 1911 mk iv series 80 in. Dec 23, 2016 colt s mk iv series 70 government model a long name for this iconic 45 acp handgun, but a gun well worth its status in american history. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. The grip is a pachmayr signature model diamond checkered black rubber. What is the value of a colt mkiv series 80, government model. Pistol features a 5 barrel, blued finish, checkere for sale by intrepid shooting sports on gunsamerica 972848718. Colt never officially ceased production of the 1991a1, but in 2000 it was updated as customer tastes changed. This is a fantastic pistol retains virtually all of the original blue finish and has almost no wear at all on the original colt medallion wraparound neoprene grips. Its a blued full size in 45 acp, serial fr144xxe, with rollmarks colt mkiv, series 80 on the left, government model on the right. Standard colt markings, also has german commercial proofing with a 1986 date code.
The firearm line was produced from 1983 to 1996 as the colt mustang and from 2011 to present the mustang was reintroduced along with an alloy frame model and an updated polymer frame version, the colt mustang xsp. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. Extended slide catch installed, arched grooved mainspring housing, checkered front grip strap, beveled magazine well with extension installed. The two guns pictured on this page are both mkiv series 70 government model colts in. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance. Need parts for your government mkiv series 80 o frame. Sep 14, 2015 well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. Bigdaddyhoffman1911 on the range showing and shooting the colt 1911 government model series 80 mk iv. Colt custom shop government model mkiv series 80 custom. Colt custom shop government model mkivseries 80 custom compensated. Do not install a series 70 conversion unit on a series 80 pistol. You can see all the previous gun of the week posts here.
This is also available in a blued finish, though this. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Very nice colt mk iv series 80 combat government model. The tritium powered sight is white in colour during day light and is green in low level light night the ml10776 was designed to fit the colt 1911 government and commander model and not springfield model. I need help determining the exact model of a colt im considering buying. In 2000 colt introduced the xs government model in stainless steel and only in.
Here is some info and the current blue book values. Other than those changes, the guns in the 1991a1 line were made just as well as the blued mk iv series 80 government model pistols of the same era. Colt mkiv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. Colt mkiv series 80 government model z27536 united. Models after 1988 returned to the solid barrel bushing due to concerns about breakages of collet bushings. The enhanced features were the flat top slide, skeletonized hammer, beavertail safety and the slanted slide serrations. List of limited production models colt 1911 pistol, colt. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions download. It has a barrel compensator, custom trigger and oversize magazine release button. It uses the old model sights which i believe are built in the slide.
Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model 45 acp in stainless steel. This colt custom competition 1911 government model. Comes with extra magazine, all original paperwork, sales receipt, shipping box and blue custom shop presentation case. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Colt mk iv series 80 price check the leading glock. Great looking pistol, functions flawless, and is dead on accurate. Theres nothing i can say about these guns that hasnt already been said a thousand times, by a thousand others. Every week on wednesday, i feature a gun from my collection.
It has a 5 inch barrel with a rear serrated two tone finish stainless steel slide. The right side of the slide is marked, colt s government model, with the oneline address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide marked, colt mk iv series 70 government model 9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. The colt government model mk iv series 80 stainless is a. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model pistol youtube. Government model mkiv series 80 limited class model.
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