Colt mkiv series 80 380 auto government model

I have a colt mk lv series 80 mustang 380 auto plus ii. The main modifications in the new model were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy surrounding the latter. The left side of slide is marked colt mk ivseries 80 government model 380 auto and with the rampant colt logo. The second line reads as follows, government model 380 auto. This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol.

Pop off the rest and it is a standard 7 round mag for the mustang plus ii and the 380 government model. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. Looking for colt government 380 parts to finish your latest repair. The government model 380 auto and mustang are compact semi automatic.

Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 government model 45 acp in stainless steel. Government model government pocketlite mustang mustang plus ii mustang pocketlite, coj. Great looking pistol, functions flawless, and is dead on accurate. Dumb mistake colt series 80 mk iv government model. Models after 1988 returned to the solid barrel bushing due to concerns about breakages of collet bushings. The left side of the frame is marked rr33568 and there is what could be an o at the front of the trigger guard with a vp proof in a triangle. May 30, 2008 with me its always been an issue of how thick a gun is that makes it difficult to conceal, not so much height and length. What is the value of a colt mkiv series 80, government model. Colt hunting gun ammunition magazines for sale ebay. The pistol has two bright spots in the finish on the body. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Looking for highquality magazines for your colt government 380 and mustang.

Shop our selection of the best mags at the best prices youll find online. Nov 01, 2019 i have a colt 45 auto mk iv series 80 government model, pearl handle, serial no. Colt mk iv series 80 for sale, used excellent condition. Colt ss iv gov series 80 380 acp jimmy heres a colt iv ss gov series 80, 380 acp pistol. What is the value a 380 colt mk iv series 80 government model. By hunter elliott on september 20, 2015 in gun talk i see a lot of use and misuse of the terms series 70 and series 80 when talking about government model and commander pistols so i thought i would lay it out for you all. With me its always been an issue of how thick a gun is that makes it difficult to conceal, not so much height and length. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions. Took apart my colt series 80 mk iv government model, for cleaning and install new grips. I have for sale a used colt mk iv series 80 government model. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models.

But we didnt ever truly gain a respect for what the 1911 did for autoloading handguns. Available for purchase at our online store the timetested colt government model is available in. Very nice colt mk iv series 80 combat government model. Here we have pretty little colt mk ivseries 80 government model. Numrich is the leader in the gun parts industry and has been since 1950, so you can be sure find the colt 380 parts that you want. Available for purchase at our online store the timetested colt. Would like to know year made, colt is mint condition, what. Colt mk iv series 80 government model, 380 acp, this pistol is in excellent condition like new. Colt government 380 and mustang magazines cheaper than dirt. Its smaller and thinner than the walther ppk and is still comfortable ergonomically. What is the value of a colt government 380 answers. Pet peeve of mine to see on gunbroker the word rare. Have a look at the manual colt mk iv series 80 380 auto pistols instructions manual online for free. How to field strip and reassemble a colt mk iv series 80 1911 by silvercore training.

Colt mark iv series 80 government for sale, used very. Sep 14, 2015 well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70. That belongs to the boss and i have shot one mag through it since shes owned it. Colt mk iv series 80 government model in matte nickle. The rightside of the gun does have some tarnish, which can be seen in some of the photos, but overall this colt shines like a mother. It was 1996, more than a decade before the american. The colt mk iv series 80 government model chambered in. This pocket pistol was similar in appearance, but not design, to the colt m1911. Would like to know year made, colt is mint condition, what it is worth and is the model still made.

Detail strip of my colt government 380 pt2 duration. I have a colt 45 auto mk iv series 80 government model, pearl handle, serial no. Upon reassembly or rather just before reassembly at some point im pretty sure i pulled the trigger while the slide was off the receiver, and now, even after i cock the hammer to reinstall the slide, the plunger lever sits alongside and to the right of the hammer wont sit down flush enough into the. A gun dealer looked at it and said that the lower was made by colt but the upper was. This is a colt mkivseries 80 government model 380 auto singleaction pistol. This particular government 380 has a bright polished nickel finish with the original colt checkered white composite grips. This feels like a rating on the gun type rather than the specific model, but its great. In fact i was considering the ppk until i picked up that colt government. May 27, 2011 clean and maintain your colt mark iv series 80. This is a colt mkiv series 80 government model 380 auto singleaction pistol.

Colt mk iv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol with. Jul 30, 2011 detail strip of my colt government 380 pt2 duration. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. I gave it to my pistol smith and he done his magic on it and at 10yds my wife will shoot the x ring out every time. In the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Jan 19, 2015 i have a colt mk lv series 80 mustang 380 auto plus ii. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. This colt mk iv series 80 government model was manufactured during the 1980s. Colt mk iv series 80 government model, 380 acp for sale. Full text of colt mkiv series 80 380 auto pistols internet archive. Aug 07, 2017 how to field strip and reassemble a colt mk iv series 80 1911 by silvercore training. But many years ago, colt manufactured a series of its iconic 1911s that.

Shopping for colt auto pistol parts for your 1911, mustang, or woodsman. Sell your colt mk iv series 80 for free today on gunsamerica. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. The colt mk iv series 80 government is a semiautomatic, 1911style handgun. Colt mkiv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. This is my stainless steel colt government mk iv series 80. About three months later i finally bought a box of. Produced as part of the government model mk iv series, this is a scaled down model chambered for the. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. 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. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Mar 25, 2010 the value of these pistols have gone up lately. Colt mk iv series 80380 auto pistols instructions manual.

Have a look at the manual colt mk iv series 80380 auto pistols instructions manual online for free. I have a colt 45 auto mk iv series 80 government model, pearl. In 1983 colt introduced its mk iv series 80 models, which had an additional passive firing pin safety lock that did not allow the pistol to fire. Apr 21, 2007 the colt mark 4 is a 1911 model pistol acp automatic colt pistol. Original colt 380 auto pony pocketlite black with silver medallion pistol grips. It comes in a variety of calibers, ranging from 380 acp to 45 acp, while the barrel is available in lengths from 3 38. Models after 1988 returned to the solid barrel bushing due to. Aug 21, 2018 in the 1970s, the mk iv series 70 government model superseded the standard government model. We have a huge selection of new and used gun parts order today. Introduced an internal firing pin safety and a new halfcock notch on the sear. It is also known as the 9mm short, 9mm browning, 9mm kurz, 9mm corto and 9x17mm.