Colt Series ’70 MK IV Government Model .45 ACP 5″ 1911 Pistol MFD 1980

SOLD FOR: $1525

LSB#: 210203JW01

Make: Colt

Model: MK IV Series ’70 Government Model

Serial Number: 62616B70

Year of Manufacture: 1980 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”COLT’S GOVERNMENT MODEL”. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S MK IV/SERIES ’70 / GOVERNMENT MODEL / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER” with the rampant Colt logo. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 62616B70”. The barrel is marked “-COLT .45 AUTO- / MK.IV/SERIES’70”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “X” and the left is marked “B” and “VP” in triangle.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a serrated, ramped rear face 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 wood with gold-colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

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 96% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the right side of the slide in front of the dust cover. There are some light rubs on the matte surfaces. There is a faint takedown mark on the left side of the frame. There are a couple little spots of discoloration on the sides of the hammer. The sides of the slide have a slight plum hue. There are a few other minor marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action DOES NOT function correctly, sometimes the hammer follows the slide and lands in half cock. The trigger is crisp. The slide to frame fit has light play. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.

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

Our Assessment: This is a Colt MK IV Series ’70 Government Model from 1980. The descendent of the original Model of 1911, it has updates of the 1911-A1 as well as a collet-style bushing to improve accuracy. The pistol is in Fine condition with about 96% of its blue finish, a bright bore with sharp rifling but the mechanics need a little work. This would make a great recreational shooter, carry, or home defense gun for the 1911 fan once you get the hammer issue sorted out. Please see our photos and good luck!