Colt MK IV Series 80 Government Enhanced 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol 1993

Sold For: $1475

LSB#: 201116DR09

Make: Colt

Model: MK IV Series 80 Government Model Enhanced

Serial Number: FR05217E

Year of Manufacture: 1993 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT MK IV / -SERIES 80-” with a rampant colt, the right is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL”. The right of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and “FR05217E”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle and “2”, the right is marked “M”. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-“.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed to the rear of the slide. The top of the slide has a full-length solid rib and is matte-finished for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood with brass Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Based on the screws sitting proud to the grips, it is likely that either the grips or the screws are not original. 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.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor marks, most notable some light scratching on the right of the frame behind the trigger. The unfinished side faces of the hammer and chamber of the barrel show minor discoloration from oxidation. The action has minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has minor play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. This pistol was made with a firing pin block safety (series ’80). We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round Colt magazine marked on the floorplate with rampant colt, “COLT / 45 AUTO” and “M”. The magazine has minor operational wear, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This example is a MK IV Series 80 Government Model Enhanced. The Enhanced variant comes from the factory with a beavertail grip safety, skeletonized hammer and an under-cut trigger guard. This example is in about Fine-Excellent condition, retaining 97% of its blued finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. If you are looking for your first 1911 or your next, this would be a great addition to any safe in America. Please see our photos and good luck!