Colt MK IV/Series 80 Lightweight Commander .45 ACP 1911, 4.25" Barrel, 1984, Aluminum-Alloy Frame, Pachmayr Grips, 3 Mags
This 1984 Colt MK IV/Series 80 Lightweight Commander is a compact .45 ACP 1911 with a steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame and a 4.25" Commander-length barrel. It retains its classic Series 80 safeties and fixed sights, and comes in very good condition with an excellent bore. Aftermarket Pachmayr Signature Model wraparound grips are installed, and a set of Colt checkered wood grip panels with gold medallions is included, along with three 7-round magazines (one Wilson Combat).
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm shows light signs of wear and handling. A few surface scratches are visible on the metal. The finish holds up well with minimal loss.
What’s Included
- 3x 7-round magazines (1 Wilson Combat; 2 unmarked steel 1911 single-stack magazines)
- Pachmayr Signature Model wraparound rubber grips (installed)
- Colt checkered wood grip panels with gold medallions (not installed)
- Colt Safety and Instruction Manual (Series 80)
The Lightweight Commander configuration pairs a 4.25" barrel with a compact aluminum-alloy frame and a steel slide, delivering the classic Commander profile in .45 ACP. It is built on the 1911 platform with single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech operation.
Series 80 features include a firing-pin safety in addition to the manual thumb safety and grip safety. This pistol is configured with a short solid trigger and a Commander-style rowel hammer.
The fixed iron sights are set up with a ramped front sight featuring an orange insert and a square-notch rear. The slide wears rear vertical cocking serrations for positive manipulation.
Controls and frame details include an arched, serrated mainspring housing, a GI-style grip safety, and a standard slide stop. Capacity is 7+1 with the included single-stack magazines.
Factory markings are clear and correct: the left slide reads "COLT MK IV / SERIES 80" with the Rampant Colt, the right slide reads "LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER MODEL," the right side of the frame is marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO.
HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.," and the barrel hood is marked "COLT .45 AUTO." Made in the USA in 1984.