1983 Colt 1911 MK IV Series 80 .45 ACP 5" Barrel 7+1 Blued Walnut Grips Combat Governmentt Model
Description:
MANUFACTURER: COLT
MODEL: MK IV SERIES 80 COMBAT GOVERNMENT MODEL
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1983
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: FG13947
CALIBER: .45 ACP
CAPACITY: 7+1 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 5.00"
BARREL FEATURES: STANDARD GOVERNMENT PROFILE
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT RECOIL
ACTION: SINGLE ACTION
TRIGGER: SHORT SOLID TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: FIXED BLADE FRONT / DRIFT-ADJUSTABLE WHITE OUTLINE REAR
FRAME MATERIAL: FORGED CARBON STEEL
SLIDE: FORGED CARBON STEEL
GRIP: CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS WITH COLT SILVER MEDALLIONS
FIREARM FINISH: COLT DUAL-TONE BLUE WITH POLISHED FLATS
CONDITION: VERY GOOD
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: SERIES 80 FIRING PIN SAFETY, LOWERED EJECTION PORT, SPUR HAMMER, LONG GRIP SAFETY, ARCHED MAINSPRING HOUSING, ORIGINAL MAGAZINE, PERIOD-CORRECT FACTORY CONFIGURATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL, ONE MAGAZINE
The Colt MK IV Series 80 Combat Government Model represents one of the most recognizable evolutions of the classic M1911 platform. Produced in 1983, this full-size Government Model combines the timeless handling characteristics of John Browning's legendary design with Colt's Series 80 passive firing pin safety system. This example remains in an attractive factory dual-tone polished blue finish with crisp rollmarks and classic walnut double-diamond style grips featuring Colt gold medallions.
With its full-length 5-inch barrel and all-steel construction, the Government Model delivers the smooth recoil impulse and outstanding balance that have made the platform a benchmark for over a century. The short single-action trigger offers the crisp break expected from a traditional 1911, while the fixed combat sights provide a clean and durable sight picture. The lowered ejection port enhances reliability with modern ammunition while preserving the pistol's original factory configuration.
The ergonomics remain unmistakably classic, with a slim single-stack grip, arched mainspring housing, and extended beavertail profile of the original Government pattern grip safety. Factory checkered walnut grips provide excellent purchase without sacrificing the pistol's traditional appearance. Controls are positive and familiar, making this an outstanding choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Chambered in .45 ACP, this Colt continues the cartridge's long-standing reputation for dependable performance and authoritative terminal ballistics. The forged steel frame and slide are built for decades of service, while the Series 80 firing pin safety adds an additional measure of drop protection without changing the pistol's proven operating system. Whether destined for the range or the collection, this Government Model remains a dependable and enjoyable shooter.
Collectors continue to appreciate early Series 80 Colts as an important chapter in the evolution of the commercial Government Model. This 1983 production pistol retains its desirable factory configuration, original finish profile, period-correct walnut Colt medallion grips, and matching serial-numbered frame. It offers an excellent opportunity to own a genuine Hartford-produced Colt that bridges traditional Government Model styling with Colt's modernized Series 80 safety system.
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Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto)
Manufacturer:
Colt
Model:
1911 MKIV Series 80 Combat Government Model
Serial Number:
FG13947
Barrel Length:
5
Condition:
Very Good
Manufacture Date:
1980
Price:
$1,449.99
Shipping:
$34.99
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