Tell me about this gun and the combat elite series. In the 1990s, colt developed an enhanced series of 1911s. One version was made by talo and another by the pistol smiths at gunsite academy. It has wooden grips and someone added a ambi safety which i need to it. I just bought a used colt mk iv series 80 officers model in.
Where can i get a manuel on this great old colt pistol and buy a new firing pin for it. With the replacement of the 1911a1 in military service by the beretta 92 series, colt lost a strong marketing tool. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950 s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealer s showcase to the firing line. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colt s archive department. Colt dumping old series 80 new in the box guns on market. A hybridized variation with commanderlength barrelslide and alloy officers model frame.
In 1987, the pocket light version was introduced boosting the popularity because of the reduced weight of the weapon. It occured to me the other day that i dont know that i have ever seen one like it at the shows or on the auction sites. Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. While the kahr is certainly thin, and a great ccw my sig p239 in. No, it doesnt boast a luxurious, polished blue sheen, but it does have a clean, almost black finish to it. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database. Great looking pistol, functions flawless, and is dead on accurate. The pistol has been designed to operate as a double action firearm that utilizes an external hammer. Bigdaddyhoffman1911 on the range showing and shooting the colt 1911 government model series 80 mk iv. 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 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander firearms talk. That places this 1911 at the very end of the original mk iv series 70 run, as the 70b serial number began in 1981 and ran through the end of production in 1983.
Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol. What is the age of a colt 380 mkiv series 80 plus ii. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. Before the mustang there was the colt mk iv series 80 government model 380, which first came to market in 1984.
The colt officers acp or colt officers model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed. Its all nickle and for a 25 year old gun is in great shape. Colt merely used the series 70 designation with the new guns as a means of identifying all pistols not using the firing pin safety system. In 1983, colt introduced the colt mark iv series 80 government model. Colt took the basic mk iv series 80 government model 1911. The colt mustang is a line of two lightweight, singleaction pocket pistols chambered for the. Colt mkiv series 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. What is the value of a colt mkiv series 80, government. Colt mk iv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol with box. The colt mk iv series 80 government is a semiautomatic, 1911style handgun. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions. These were of course modified series 80 pistols, with several factory alterations that many serious shooters would previously have performed by a custom gunsmith. Ok so i did some more research and mine is definitely not a 1991 model. It is a selfloading, recoil operated, semiautomatic pistol that is chambered for the.
The colt will be to replace my jframe for very hot, less than loose tshirt, summer carry. These guns incorporated a new firing pin block safety system, where a series of internal levers and. 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 70government model9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. Do not install a series 70 conversion unit on a series 80 pistol. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Similar to the transfer bar safety common to doubleaction revolvers.
This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol. When colt introduced the 1991 line a parkerized version of the 1911, with the series 80 firing pin safety it included a pistol of the same dimensions as the officers acp. It only has 2 lines on the side that says colt mk iv and below series 80. 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 colt mark iv series 80 holsters sneaky pete holsters. I picked up this 80 series colt 1911 mk iv combat commander. When colt introduced the 1991 line a parkerized version of the 1911, with the series 80 firing pin safety it included a pistol of the same dimensions as. Sell your colt mk iv series 80 for free today on gunsamerica. Colt manufactured a series of its iconic 1911s that looked like standard pistols that had shrunk in the wash. The colt government 380 was a scaleddown version of colt s famous m1911 design, but without the grip safety. Like new in original blue hard case for sale online. The 1911 pistol is considered by many gun collectors and veterans to be the greatest selfloading pistol ever made and the grandfather of the modern handgun, which despite its age.
Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. 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. The colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. It comes in a variety of calibers, ranging from 380 acp to 45 acp, while the barrel is available in lengths from 3 38. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. What is the value of a 380 colt mk iv 80 series mustang plus ii. What is the value of a 380 colt mk iv 80 series mustang. This colt mk iv series 80 government model was manufactured during the 1980s. The one i can buy is two toned mk iv series 80 with wrap around grips and a solid full sized trigger. Damn shame, but anyway he has gotten it unstuck and operating except he thinks the firing pin is broken. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Introduced an internal firing pin safety and a new halfcock notch on the sear. When you lend give or sell this firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. The patridge sights includes a blade front sight and a square.
My government series 80 has a trigger that needs no work. The single biggest change to the 1911 design came about in 1983, when colt introduced the mk iv series 80 pistols. Colt mark iv series 80 government for sale, used very. The entire gun, all the way down to the grip screw heads, has the same uniform finish. How to field strip and reassemble a colt mk iv series 80 1911 by silvercore training. Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander discussion in 1911 forum started by coalminer1980, apr 3, 20. What exactly is an enhanced series 80 hi all i have had a blued enhanced series 80 colt for years. The colt 1911 officers acp rocks on classic pistol report. It comes in a variety of calibers, ranging from 380 acp to 45 acp, while the barrel is. The manual thumb safety is located behind the left grip and must be in the fire position before the slide is allowed to move rearward. All systems use a 14 guide rod made from solid barstock with a take down hole. By daved on 11 apr 2020 i have one in stainless, great small carry gun.
Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Iv series 70 colt government model manufactured in 1972 in. This pistol was, not surprisingly considering the name, chambered in. Models after 1988 returned to the solid barrel bushing due to concerns about breakages of collet bushings. An original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. I have a chance to buy a colt combat elite at a reasonable rate. This handgun shows an excellent bore with a like new finish and will also come with its original colt. Assembly colt officers acp mkiv series 80 duration. The kit includes a 14 guide rod, reverse plug and ismi flat recoil spring.
First was the addition of a triggeractuated firing pin block. Colt mkiv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. Manual and automatic safety devices, including the series. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Colt never modified the design to eliminate the issue, but the aftermarket did. Although praised for its compact size, the colt officers acp has drawn. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model 45 acp in stainless steel. From what i gather the 1991 models have 3 lines and say colts government model and then mk iv series 80 on line 2 and 3. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. 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.