Colt 1911 Gov’t Model Mk IV Series 80 Stainless .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: LSB260406DM008
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model, Mk IV/Series 80
Serial Number: SS11898
Year of Manufacture: 1985 (Colt Serial Lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 7-round magazine. The magazine shows light operational use. Overall, the magazines rate in Excellent condition.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a metal blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a flat top square notch dovetailed to the slide. The top of the slide is matte for glare reduction.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT MK IV” / “—SERIES 80—” with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and the serial number.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are a two piece stag, with silver Rampant Colt medallions. There are light handling marks on the panels. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition. The spare grips are a two piece checkered walnut with silver Rampant colt medallions. There are some handling marks and compression dents. The checkering remains sharp and defined. Overall, the spare grips rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Bright Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is minor fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun’s stainless is bright, with minor handling scratches and very light frosting in a few areas. There is some light oxidation freckling on the top of the slide in the matte area. The screws are sharp with minor tooling. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Serial matching Colt ‘woodgrain’ cardboard box, paperwork, spare grips, and 1x 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: This Colt Government Model Mk IV Series 80 is a handsome mid-1980s stainless 1911-pattern pistol chambered in classic .45 ACP. The Government Model traces directly to Colt’s long-running commercial version of the M1911, one of the most influential semi-automatic pistol designs of the 20th century. The Series 80 line introduced Colt’s firing pin safety system while retaining the traditional single-action 1911 layout, making these pistols a significant chapter in Colt’s postwar commercial production. This 1985 example is especially attractive with its bright stainless finish, matte-topped slide, fixed sights, stag grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions, and included spare checkered walnut Colt medallion grips.
This pistol rates in about Fine overall condition, with bright stainless surfaces showing minor handling scratches, very light frosting in a few areas, and some light oxidation freckling on the matte top of the slide. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, minor fouling, and no erosion, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Both sets of grips remain Excellent, with the installed stag panels showing light handling wear and the spare walnut panels retaining sharp checkering with only minor marks and compression dents. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the included serial-matching Colt “woodgrain” cardboard box, paperwork, spare grips, and Excellent-condition 7-round magazine make this a well-rounded package for Colt collectors, 1911 enthusiasts, and shooters looking for a vintage stainless Government Model. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY