Colt MKIV Series ‘80 Government Model .38 Super 5" 02570e 1911 Pistol & Case
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. Having secured a contract for the US Military sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the "Government Model". 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 made in 2003. The enhanced variant comes from the factory with a beavertail grip safety, skeletonized hammer and an under-cut trigger guard. This example is chambered for the .38 Super cartridge, in excellent condition. It retains 99% 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.
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model enhanced MK IV Series 80
Serial Number: FR24990e
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Caliber: .38 Super
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed
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.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece checkered black rubber which wraps around the front strap and has silver-colored Colt medallions. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The grips rate in about excellent overall 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. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue plastic Colt box with serial-matching label, manual, cable lock and a total of two 9-round magazines.
CA LEGALITY: NO CALIFORNIA SALES
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