Colt Government Model .380 ACP Mk IV/Series 80 Stainless Compact 1911, 3.25 in Barrel (1989)
This Colt Government Model .380 Auto Mk IV/Series 80 is a compact, stainless 1911-pattern pistol manufactured in 1989. Built on the discontinued .380 series produced in the late 1980s–1990s, it features the Series 80 firing-pin block, classic 1911 controls, and a stainless slide and frame. Stainless variants were commonly cataloged as model O6080 and often associated with RS-prefix production.
With its 3.25-inch barrel, single-action operation, and fixed sights, this pistol delivers the familiar 1911 manual of arms in a compact .380 ACP package. It retains the 1911-type barrel bushing and plug and comes with one 6-round single-stack magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some pitting and wear throughout, with scattered scratches and dings.
What’s Included
- Colt Government Model .380 Auto Mk IV/Series 80 pistol (stainless)
- One 6-round single-stack steel magazine with flush base and small toe; witness holes on body
The Government Model .380 Mk IV/Series 80 brings the 1911 platform to a compact .380 ACP format while keeping hallmark features such as a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and a Series 80 firing-pin block. The short, solid, smooth-faced trigger and Commander-style rowel spur hammer provide a classic Series 80 control layout.
The stainless steel slide and frame use vertical rear serrations for confident manipulation. Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed blade front and a dovetailed fixed-notch rear.
Internally, the pistol is locked-breech and recoil-operated, and it retains the 1911-type barrel bushing and plug. Capacity is 6+1 with its single-stack magazine.
Dimensions and handling are compact and carry-friendly: a 3.25-inch barrel, approximately 6.5 inches in overall length, and about 21.75 ounces in weight. This stainless configuration was commonly cataloged as model O6080 and was part of a discontinued production run from the 1980s–1990s.