Colt mkiv series 80 government model 9mm

I was hell bent on getting a pocketlite model which is only 12. Colt mk iv series 80 government model pistol with box. 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. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. The 2001 model introduced a new colts government model roll mark engraving. In the interest of covering the basics, this government is a true spec series 70. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. Gun is in excellent condition with absolutely no issues with metallic finish, bore, magazine, internal workings, or wooden grips, etc. This soft shooting 1911 has quickly become one of my favorite pistols. It is kept in our gun room, so it is technically part of my collection. 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. Have a look at the manual colt mk iv series 80380 auto pistols instructions manual online for free.

This pocket pistol was similar in appearance, but not design, to the colt. Iv series 70 colt government model manufactured in 1972 in. Upon reassembly or rather just before reassembly at some point im pretty sure i pulled the trigger while the slide was off the receiver, and now, even after i cock the hammer to reinstall the slide, the plunger lever sits alongside and to the right of the hammer wont sit down flush enough into the. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. In 1983, colt introduced the colt mark iv series 80 government model. The series 80 combat government is a bit of a rare gun. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. Used very good condition colts manufacturing defender, compact 1911, 9mm, 3 barrel, alloy. Fits all defender and officer 3 compact models in 9mm. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1.

Short steel trigger, no firing pin block like the series 80s, arched steel mainspring housing. What is the value of a colt mkiv series 80, government model. Browse all new and used colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Bigdaddyhoffman1911 on the range showing and shooting the colt 1911 government model series 80 mk iv. Box is in solid, excellent condition with no tears or dislodged end flaps and is identified by serial number to the gun. The colt mkiv series 70 government model this model is essentially a newer version of the 1911a1. The 1991 series incorporates fullsized blued and stainless models in either. I like the 380 govt, it is definitely fun to shoot. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. Seeing what kind of interest there is in my colt combat government mk iv series 80. This is a great used colt mk iv series 80 for sale chambered in 45 acp. Do not install a series 70 conversion unit on a series 80 pistol.

Numrich gun parts has a huge selection of colt auto pistol parts and schematics for you to choose from, and provides the experience and service that you can only find from a company that has served the shooting community since 1950. Colt mkiv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. In 1988, colt got rid of the change to the barrel bushing, so the result is that this colt series 70 is essentially a modern reproduction of the first colt government modelin military terms. Excellent plus condition colt government model 9mm series 80. Colt series 70 model o the firearms forum the buying.

Colt government model mark iv series 80 9mm hi guys, need advise for this one. For further information, write to colt custom shop, p. Colt mk ivseries 80 government model north carolina. In this video i take a close look at the internal components of a 9mm luger colt mark iv series 70 government model. It has the prefix 70g from 19701976, g70 from 19761980, and 70b from 19801983, when production ceased. It used to be collectible until other lockedbreech 380s came to market. Colt government model, decoratively etched barrel with mother of pearl grips. Produced as part of the government model mk iv series, this is a scaled down model chambered for the. Colt mk iv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol with box. The 1911 has come a long way since colts original 1911 government model. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. You can see all the previous gun of the week posts here. In the world of pistols, there are few things more appealing than the colt 1911 pistol, especially a genuine colt gove. I recon that i may save a lot of money by going 9mm instead of 45 for my first in a long time 1911.

Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander firearms talk. Colt government model mark iv series 80 9mm 1911forum. Colt series 70 vs series 80 combat government 1911forum. Discussion in m1911 started by so flo, apr 24, 2007. Colt mkiv series 70 1911 government model 1971 45 acp nickel 783 used. Colt mark iv series 70 government model in 9mm luger caliber manufactured in 1977. Colt government model mk iv series 80 stainless the rock film. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. The combat governments never were big sellers, so you rarely see them today. Colt mk iv series 70 government 1911, nickel 5 9mm luger. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model pistol youtube. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. The government is still a really nice gun but the mustang eliminates the 1911 style barrel bushing, has a double recoil spring and is a little lighter.

Colt mk iv series 80 government model pistol with case. When you do, note that only a colt series 80 conversion unit is compatible with it. Colt model 1911 series 80 mark iv gold cup national match 45 a. Ive not shot it, only field stripped, cleaned and oiled it, and put in fulllength guide rod to take away the rattle. Dumb mistake colt series 80 mk iv government model. The colt government model mk iv series 80 stainless is a. Colt mk iv series 80380 auto pistols instructions manual.

The venerable model 1911a1 was manufactured by colt and others during. It was the first massproduced pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the first colt pistol to be chambered in 9mm parabellum. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Colt 1911 mk ivseries 70 government model duration. Please note this is not black, and does have a stainless steel finish. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a single action. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols. The mkiv series 70 government model colts were available in blue or nickel plate and were chambered in. Colt\s ccu government model 45acp, 5\,anodizedblack 9 rou.

Extended slide catch installed, arched grooved mainspring housing, checkered front grip strap, beveled magazine well with extension installed. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. Im showing my colt government model chambered in 9mm. Theres nothing i can say about these guns that hasnt already been said a thousand times, by a thousand others. Shop for colt model 1911 government series 80 parts with numrich gun parts. You may eventually decide to purchase a colt 22, 9mm or other caliber conversion unit for your series 80 pistol. The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. I bring out the stainless 1911 and say a few words. Every week on wednesday, i feature a gun from my collection. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear.

Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Nowadays one can buy a new mustang, sig p238, or browning 19180 for 600700, so the prices for the older governments have come down from where they were maybe 8. Colt mkiv series 80 government model pistol, chambered in. If i were you try and grab a mustang for the price. Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a few design changes. The left side of the slide is marked colt mk ivseries 70 government model 9mm luger caliber with the rampant colt. Very nice colt mk iv series 80 combat government model. That 100 year rollstamp is gonna add another hundred or so. Took apart my colt series 80 mk iv government model, for cleaning and install new grips. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united. The combat government featured high profile sights, a lowered ejection port, flat mainspring housinglong trigger, and wrap around rubber grips.