Colt Delta Elite MK IV Series 80 10mm 1911, Stainless, 5 in Government Model, 2013, 8+1 Capacity
This Colt Delta Elite MK IV Series 80 is a full-size, stainless-steel 10mm 1911 manufactured in 2013. It features Government Model and Delta Elite rollmarks, a 5-inch barrel, and the Series 80 firing-pin block system. The brushed flats and matte rounds, black checkered grips with red Delta medallions, and fixed sights make this a clean, classic execution of Colt’s 10mm Government platform.
Built on a stainless slide and frame with practical enhancements like a lowered and flared ejection port and rear cocking serrations, this pistol balances durability and function. It retains the traditional GI-style bushing with a checkered plug and uses single-stack 8-round magazines for an 8+1 capacity.
Controls include a checkered magazine release, a left-side thumb safety, a grip safety, and a flat checkered/serrated mainspring housing with a smooth front strap. The hammer is a skeletonized Commander style, and the pistol operates on a single-action, short-recoil system.
Sights are straightforward and effective: a fixed blade front with a white dot paired to a fixed plain black square-notch rear. This configuration supports a clear, no-nonsense sight picture on a robust, USA-made stainless 1911.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible on the stainless surfaces from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Colt factory hard case
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
- Two 8-round steel single-stack 10mm magazines
The Delta Elite’s stainless slide and frame present a durable finish with brushed flats and matte rounds. Factory rollmarks include Delta Elite and Government Model, underscoring the model’s lineage. The ejection port is lowered and flared, and the slide carries only rear cocking serrations for a clean profile.
The barrel is Government length at 5 inches and uses a GI-style barrel bushing with a checkered plug. The mainspring housing is flat with checkering/serrations, while the front strap remains smooth. The setup favors a traditional 1911 feel with practical traction where it counts.
Safety and control features consist of a left-side thumb safety, grip safety, and the Series 80 firing-pin block system. A checkered magazine release and a skeletonized Commander-style hammer round out the control suite.
Sight configuration is fixed: a white-dot blade front and a plain black square-notch rear. Chambered in 10mm, this single-stack Government Model uses 8-round magazines for an 8+1 total capacity. It is made in the USA and corresponds to Colt mfg part number 02020.