Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 .45 ACP, 5 in, 1972 Production, Silver-Toned Finish, 7 Magazines
This 1972 Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 is a full-size .45 ACP 1911 with classic Series 70 features and period-correct markings. It wears a silver-toned finish, retains GI-style fixed sights, and includes seven 7-round magazines. The bore is excellent, and the slide and frame carry the distinctive Colt rollmarks from the era. A 70G-prefix serial indicates Series 70 commercial Government Model production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for details.
What's Included
- Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 .45 ACP pistol
- Seven 7-round magazines
- Spare smooth wood grip panels with Colt medallions (uninstalled)
- Leather zippered pistol rug/soft case
Built on the full-size 1911 platform, this Government Model features a 5-inch barrel, steel frame and slide, and a 7+1 capacity in .45 ACP. It operates via a single-action, short-recoil system and retains the Series 70 pattern without a Series 80 firing-pin block.
Key Series 70 attributes are present, including an arched mainspring housing, short solid trigger, spur hammer, and GI-style fixed sights. The slide shows rear vertical serrations and an unmodified ejection port, keeping to the original pattern. Safety features include a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and disconnector.
The pistol wears a silver-toned finish on both frame and slide. The sights have added orange/red paint on the front ramp and rear notch for improved visual contrast. Checkered walnut grip panels with Colt medallions are installed, and an extra set of smooth wood medallion grips is included.
Factory-style rollmarks are present: the left side reads "COLT'S MK IV/SERIES '70 GOVERNMENT MODEL .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER" with the Rampant Colt, and the right side reads "COLT'S GOVERNMENT MODEL." A "K" inspector/assembler mark appears on the right-front trigger guard. The 70G-prefix serial denotes Series 70 commercial production. Made in the USA during the 1970s, this example is paired with seven magazines and a leather zippered pistol rug.