
The design spread to virtually every other manufacturer of 1911 as well, until almost all of the 1911s being sold on the market, regardless of manufacturer, could trace themselves to a Series 80 design. The Series 80 was a monstrous success on both the commercial and military/law enforcement markets and promptly replaced the Series 70. The Colt Mk IV Series 80 Government takes the classic 1911 design and improves it with a Series 80 firing system for reliable performance that combines the classic 1911 with modern upgrades to redefine the standard of performance, handling, and feel. 1911 was designed by American firearms inventor John Browning and is the oldest service pistol in the world, still used in over 25 nations for over 100 years it has proven itself to be one of the most popular and timeless handguns ever made. The 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. Comes with 3 magazines, the manual and a softcase. This Government Model 1911 is in good condition with an excellent bore and some minor rusting around the hammer. According to Colt’s website this Model was manufactured in 1983. Those changes meant the gun wouldnt fire until the trigger was completely pressed back.įor sale is a Colt Government Model 1911 MK IV Series 80 semi automatic pistol in. The Series 80 was created by changing the Series 1970 firing pin safety. The safety is the most commonly discussed and noteworthy change, though. Oh, and the Series 70 was not the original M1911 platform or the M1911A1 it was the result of decades of changes and improvements. Its true that seems to be the most noteworthy change made but there was more. Most people think of the difference between a Series 70 and Seras being all about the safety. Head to our auctions and find your own 1911 Colt 45 pistol today! With so many years of service and as it is still in production today you can find 1911 Colt 45 designs to either fill out a vintage collection or to use today for self-defense. Today you can find a variety of models of 1911 Colt 45 guns for sale at. Colt 1911 series 80 Government model (review) BATJAC J.W
