Colt Government Model .380 MK IV/Series 80 Stainless Compact, 3.25 in Barrel, 7+1, MFG 1991
This Colt Government Model .380 MK IV/Series 80 is a compact, stainless 1911-platform pistol manufactured in 1991. It features a 3.25-inch barrel, 7+1 capacity, and an RS-prefix designation within the stainless Government .380 line. Made in the USA, it combines a locked-breech design with Series 80 safety features in a sleek matte/satin stainless finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore presents a bright appearance.
What's Included
- One 7-round magazine for the Colt Government .380
Built on the 1911 platform, this MK IV/Series 80 Government .380 is the RS-prefix stainless variant, manufactured in 1991. Its matte/satin stainless slide and frame deliver a cohesive look in a compact format designed around the .380 ACP cartridge.
The pistol uses a single-action, locked-breech, tilting-barrel system with a single locking lug and cam path (no swinging link). A traditional 1911-style barrel bushing is paired with a checkered recoil-spring plug. The slide can be cycled with the safety engaged, adding convenience during administrative handling.
Controls include a push-button magazine release and a single-side thumb safety, along with the Series 80 firing-pin block. It is fitted with a short, solid trigger and a rowel-style spur hammer. This variant does not include a grip safety with a raised tang on the backstrap.
Sight components are fixed, with an integral ramp front that carries a red-painted blade and a dovetailed square-notch rear. Rear vertical serrations on the slide aid purchase. Black checkered plastic grips with silver Colt medallions complete the setup. Capacity is 7+1, and the barrel length is 3.25 inches.