Colt MK IV Series 70 Government Model 01970A1CS .45 ACP Pistol 2013

SOLD FOR: $1200

LSB#: 210113JR92

Make: Colt

Model: MK IV Series 70 Government Model, No. 01970A1CS

Serial Number: 72B2174

Year of Manufacture: 2013 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Detachable Magazine

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL”. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S MK IV/SERIES ’70 / GOVERNMENT MODEL / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER” followed by a rampant colt. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 72B2174”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-“. The left of the trigger guard is marked with the “VP” proof and “L”, the right is marked “G”.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered double diamond wood. The grips have a few light handling marks and the checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no major defects, just light handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit has hardly any play. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a two-piece blue box, serial matching white case sleeve, paperwork including the manual & stop sign hang tag, original sales receipt, and a pair of 7-round magazines. The box has a few light handling marks, in about Excellent condition. The sleeve has some scattered scuffs, spots of light discoloration, and some light edge wear, in about Fine condition. The magazines show faint operational wear with intact feed lips and strong springs, in about Fine Plus condition.

Colt MK IV Series 70 Government Model 01970A1CS .45 ACP Pistol 2013
Colt MK IV Series 70 Government Model 01970A1CS .45 ACP Pistol 2013