Colt Government Model MK IV/Series '70 .45 ACP, 5-inch, 1982 Blued 1911 with Box and 2 Magazines
This late-production MK IV/Series '70 Government Model is a 1982 Colt .45 ACP with the 70B-prefix serial that collectors look for. It features a 5-inch barrel, classic Colt polished-flats/matte-rounds blued finish, and GI-style configuration with an arched mainspring housing and wide spur hammer. It comes with a Colt factory woodgrain box with a modern inventory sticker in place of the original factory end label (serial-numbered to 70B20264), two 7-round magazines, manual, and paperwork.
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: The pistol is in great shape with minor scratches and small blemishes present on the finish.
What’s Included
- Colt factory woodgrain cardboard box; original factory end label is missing and has been replaced by a modern inventory sticker (serial-numbered to 70B20264)
- Manual
- Paperwork
- Two 7-round single-stack steel 1911 magazines with witness holes
Built in 1982, this Government Model represents the final era of the MK IV/Series '70, identified by the 70B-prefix serial. It retains the traditional 1911 pattern with single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech operation and a 7+1 capacity in .45 ACP.
The Colt blued finish shows polished flats and matte rounds, highlighting the factory craftsmanship associated with Series '70 pistols. The frame is carbon steel with an arched mainspring housing, GI-style controls, and a wide spur hammer. Checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions complete the classic look.
The slide is configured with vertical rear serrations, a non-lowered ejection port, and fixed sights consisting of a narrow blade front and square-notch rear. It uses a short, solid trigger with a left-side manual thumb safety and a grip safety, staying true to period features.
Markings include a Colt-marked barrel hood and a "5" inspection/assembler mark on the right front of the trigger guard. The right-side frame legend and factory Colt rollmarks are present, aligning with late-production Series '70 characteristics.