Make: Colt

Model: Mark IV Series 80 .380 Government Model

Serial Number: RC82236

Year of Manufacture: 1987

Caliber: .380 A.C.P. 

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 3 1/4”

Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a square notch rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a short ramped blade front sight integral to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black checkered plastic with gold-colored Rampant Colt medallions and smooth borders. The smooth borders of the grips show only a few light marks. The checkering shows very light wear. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: This pistol has a polished blue finish on the sides of the slide and frame, with a matte black finish on the top and bottom surfaces.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates a 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some light handling marks, but no notable defects. There is very light operational wear. The grip screws are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are two 7-round magazine, a serial matched Colt original factory box and paperwork including the instruction manual.

Our Assessment: This isn’t a Mustang, and it’s certainly no Pocketlite. The Colt Government Model Series 80 .380 is the original compact Colt—a true predecessor to the later polymer-framed variants. With its all-metal construction, precision-machined internals, and classic 1911 ergonomics scaled to the .380 ACP cartridge, this pistol offers rock-solid reliability and vintage Colt quality in a discreet, easily concealable package. Whether you're a collector or someone who carries with confidence, this is the pistol that proves you don’t have to compromise to carry Colt.