Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 9mm, 5-inch, Blued, 1981 Production
This factory 9mm Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 is a full-size, single-action 1911 built in 1981. It features a classic blued steel finish, GI-style fixed sights, and checkered wood grips with gold Colt medallions. The bright, mirror-clean bore and sharp rifling stand out for buyers seeking a collectible Series '70-era 9mm Government Model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use on exterior surfaces. Photos of the item show these areas clearly.
What’s Included
- Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 9mm pistol
- 1x 8-round steel single-stack 1911 magazine with witness holes and an extended basepad/floorplate
This Government Model is the factory 9mm Luger variant from Colt’s Series '70 era. It retains the classic 5-inch barrel and 8+1 capacity in a traditional 1911 platform, with a blued steel slide and frame for a period-correct appearance and feel.
Series '70 pistols are associated with Colt’s collet barrel bushing update of the era, and this example presents other period features: GI-style fixed sights (small front blade, square-notch rear), rear-only vertical slide serrations, a spur hammer, and an arched mainspring housing. Safety features include the grip safety and thumb safety.
Markings include a cluster of three small proof/inspection stamps ahead of the trigger guard on the right side and a "W" stamp on the right front of the trigger guard. During this period, Colt used a 70L serial prefix on 9mm Government Models, aligning with its factory 9mm configuration.
Made in the United States in 1981, this full-size MK IV/Series '70 offers the traditional Government Model format with Series '70-era details and a notably clean bore and rifling, appealing to buyers who value originality and shootability in a 9mm 1911.