Colt Government Model .380 Auto MK IV/Series 80, Compact 1911, 3.25 in Blued, 7+1, 1987, with Box, Manual, and 2 Magazines
This Colt Government Model .380 Auto MK IV/Series 80 is a compact, aluminum-alloy–framed 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .380 ACP. Built in 1987, it features a blued steel slide over a black-anodized aluminum-alloy frame, a 3.25 in bushing barrel, locked-breech design, and Series 80 safety system. It comes with the Colt factory maroon box, the original Colt manual, and two 7-round magazines.
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: This firearm is in great shape overall. There are some scratches and blemishes on the blued surfaces, and small deposits of rust formation are present on the finish.
What's Included
- Colt factory maroon cardboard box with end-label for Government Model .380 Auto (3.25 in barrel, Blue)
- Colt Safety and Instruction Manual for Government Model .380-Auto / Mustang .380-Auto
- Two 7-round steel single-stack magazines
The MK IV/Series 80 Government Model .380 uses a compact 1911 platform with a locked-breech action and a 3.25 in bushing barrel. It is single-action only and offers a 7+1 capacity in .380 ACP, with an overall length of approximately 6.5 in and an unloaded weight of about 21.75 oz.
Construction features an aluminum-alloy frame with a black anodized finish and a blued steel slide. The slide has rear vertical cocking serrations, and the pistol is fitted with a Commander-style ring hammer. Sights are fixed, with a ramped blade front and a low square-notch rear.
Controls and safeties follow the 1911 pattern, including a thumb safety and grip safety, plus the Series 80 firing-pin block. Grips are black checkered synthetic panels with silver Colt medallions, providing a secure hold.
This example was manufactured in 1987 in the United States and includes two steel single-stack 7-round magazines. The original Colt maroon box features an end label noting "Government Model .380 Auto," blue finish, and 3.25 in barrel length, and the factory manual is included.