Colt Government Model .380 ACP MK IV/Series 80 Compact 1911, 3.25 in Barrel, 1984 Production
This Colt MK IV/Series 80 Government Model .380 is the compact, single-stack 1911-format pistol introduced by Colt in the 1980s. Built with an anodized aluminum-alloy frame and a 3.25-inch barrel, it uses a linkless locked-breech system with a traditional barrel bushing and recoil spring plug. It carries Series 80 passive firing-pin safety features, fixed sights, and classic Colt markings, and comes with two 7-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is missing the ball detent in the safety selector. The sear is broken. There is visible rust and scratching on exterior surfaces. The bore shows scratching, and the rifling is beginning to fade.
What’s Included
- Colt MK IV/Series 80 Government Model .380 ACP pistol
- Two 7-round steel single-stack magazines
Slide markings read "COLT MK IV/SERIES 80 GOVERNMENT MODEL – .380 AUTO" with the Rampant Colt logo. The frame is marked with Colt’s Hartford, CT address, and a "P" proof is stamped forward of the trigger guard. The RC-prefix serial format is typical of the Government .380 series.
The compact configuration pairs a 3.25-inch barrel with a linkless locked-breech design and a separate barrel bushing and recoil spring plug. Fixed sights include a front ramp and a rear notch, while the slide carries vertical rear serrations for purchase. The anodized aluminum-alloy frame houses a Commander (rowel-style) hammer and checkered black synthetic grips with gold Colt medallions. Factory reference weight is approximately 21.75 oz, and capacity is 7+1 with single-stack magazines.
This Series 80 variant is single-action and includes a frame-mounted manual thumb safety, a grip safety, and a Series 80 firing-pin block. It was manufactured in 1984 in the United States, aligning with Colt’s 1980s-era compact .380 lineup.
Operational status note: The firearm is currently inoperable due to a broken sear and a missing ball detent in the safety selector. The magazines will not seat due to the broken sear. It will require replacement parts to return to functional status. Sold as-is.