Colt mkiv series 80 government model

Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. I have a colt mark iv series 80 government model 380 auto. Holsters for the colt mk iv series 80 government model. It comes in a variety of calibers, ranging from 380 acp to 45 acp, while the barrel is available in lengths from 3 38. Bigdaddyhoffman1911 on the range showing and shooting the colt 1911 government model series 80 mk iv. Made by countless gun makers in countless variations, the series 70 government model by.

In 1983 colt introduced its mk iv series 80 models, which had an additional passive firing pin safety lock that did not allow the pistol to fire. Colt mkiv series 80 combat government model united states. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. It was the first massproduced pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the. Shop for colt auto pistols government mkiv series 80 o frame parts today with numrich gun parts. Colt mkiv series 80 combat government model united.

Produced as part of the government model mk iv series, this is a scaled down model chambered for the. Feb 12, 2014 every week on wednesday, i feature a gun from my collection. What is the value of 45 colt mk iv series 80 government. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. Colt series 80 government 1911addicts the premiere 1911. The deciding factor for me was the width of the gun and it weighs 11 oz. 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.

Colt mk iv series 80 combat goverment, why is it combat. Save colt mk iv series 80 grips to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Colt mk iv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. I find that just a small dab of grease is the key to reassembling those series 80 guns. The colt government model mk iv series 80 stainless is a. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model 45 acp in stainless steel. Took apart my colt series 80 mk iv government model, for cleaning and install new grips. These instructions also apply to the amt government model, amt hardballer, amt skipper, amt hardballer, amt long slide, argentine model 1927, autoordnance m1911a1 pit bull, autoordnance m1911a1 thompson, colt combat commander, colt.

Colt auto pistols government mkiv series 80 o frame parts. Colt series 70 vs series 80 combat government 1911forum. I have a colt 45 auto mk iv series 80 government model. New kydex holster colt mk iv series 80 government model. 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.

The colt mk iv series 80 government is a semiautomatic, 1911style handgun. Colt mkiv series 80 government model z27536 united states. Colt model 380 government mk ivseries 80 description. The colt commander is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun based on the john m. Colt mark iv series 80 government for sale, used very. I have a 1911 colt mkiv series 80 combat government. Feels good in the hand, well made, good fit, accurate and never any problems feeding, firing or ejecting. It has been customized by kings gunworks with night sights, serrations on the frontstrap and top of the slide, commanderstyle hammer, skeletonized trigger.

I have a colt 45 auto mk iv series 80 government model, pearl. Aug 21, 2018 in the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. Numrich is the leader in the gun parts industry and has been since 1950, so you can be sure find the colt 380 parts that you want. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s. This pistol is a mk iv series 80 government model chambered for the classic. Colt mk iv series 80 gov model c44615 united states. Anyone know why this model is considered a combat model. Manual and automatic safety devices, including the series 80 firing pin lock, can be depended on to serve you reliably and safely provided you handle the pistol properly. Introduced an internal firing pin safety and a new halfcock notch on the sear.

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. Colt mkiv series 80 government model z27536 united. What is the value of 45 colt mk iv series 80 government model. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions.

But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. A friend has a number of colt mk iv government model. This handgun shows an excellent bore with a like new finish. Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander firearms talk.

Colt mkiv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. I need help determining the exact model of a colt im considering buying. You can see all the previous gun of the week posts here. Colt mk ivseries 80 government colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model 45 acp in stainless steel. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. I polished up the nickel finish on it and the gun looks great. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. It comes in a variety of calibers, ranging from 380 acp to 45 acp, while the barrel is. 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. Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol. The two guns pictured on this page are both mkiv series 70 government model colts in. Feb 23, 2009 i own a mark iv series 80, manufactured in 1993. Colt model mk iv 4 series 80 380 acp pisotol, mag catch.

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. Mar 22, 2020 the government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Modelconfiguration model government model mark ivseries 80 singleaction pistol. Dumb mistake colt series 80 mk iv government model. In the original box numbered to the gun with manual. We have a huge selection of new and used gun parts order today. I have both a taurus pt1911ss and the colt government model. The main modifications in the new model were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing.

This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. Ive not shot it, only field stripped, cleaned and oiled it, and put in fulllength guide rod to. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy. Its a blued full size in 45 acp, serial fr144xxe, with rollmarks colt mkiv, series 80 on the left, government model on the right. In the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. Need parts for your government mkiv series 80 o frame. I like them all, but the series 70s are my favorites. Colt mk iv series 80 for sale, used excellent condition. I know that the mkiv have a heavier slide but thats about it. It was given to him by my fatherinlaw, his grandfather a former navy officer, and retired policeman. Pistole, colt, mod mk ivseries 80 government model, kal 9 mm. 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 had been producing the m1911a1 for the military for many years when they decided to release it to civilians under the name the colt government model. The right side has government model on the slide ang the colt address and serial number on the frame. What is the value of a colt mkiv series 80, government model. Nov 01, 2019 modelconfiguration model government model mark ivseries 80 singleaction pistol. Seeing what kind of interest there is in my colt combat government mk iv series 80.

In the original box numbered to the gun in very good condition. Standard colt markings, also german commercial proofing with a 1985 date code. Colt series 80 government discussion in general 1911 talk started by poboy55, jun 1, 20. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. The firing pin block is a pain in the ass to put back in but mine has been uber reliable. I have a glock 27 too that i carry when im wearing a sweat shirt. It has been customized by kings gunworks with night sights, serrations on the frontstrap and top of the slide, commanderstyle hammer, skeletonized trigger, beavertail grip safety and fulllength guiderod. Ive been looking around but cant find any real prices.

Right or left hand, inside or outside waistband carry, your choice, these holsters are manufactured by holsters for life, llc. Manual and automatic safety devices, including the series 80 firing pin lock, can be depended on to serve you reliably. In 1992 colt introduced the enhanced government models which included new features such as a flattop slide, angled rear slide serrations, scalloped ejection port, combat style hammer, beaver. 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. Many a keystroke has been dedicated to the differences between the colt series 70 and series 80 pistols.

Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model pistol youtube. Has seen very little use, mechanically fine and clean. Looking for colt government 380 parts to finish your latest repair. Great looking pistol, functions flawless, and is dead on accurate. Colt government model mk iv series 80 stainless the rock film. I just picked up a pocketlite, paid a good amount for it but they are great guns. Very nice colt mk iv series 80 combat government model. Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. Models after 1988 returned to the solid barrel bushing due to concerns about breakages of collet bushings. One of the things colt learned from its competitors was that, at the time, the nononsense military look sold well. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model for sale.