Make: Colt

Model: Mark IV Series ‘70, Government Model 1911

Serial#: 67026B70

Year of Manufacture: 1980

Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Single Action Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: 5"

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade with a serrated, ramped face fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece checkered wood with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have minor handling wear. The right panel has discoloration and compressed checkers at the top. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9/10.

Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. The ejection port has been lowered, leaving a portion of the interior in the white. There is light wear and minor oxidation on the dust cover. The sides of the trigger have wear consistent with a previously installed shoe. There are a few other scattered light marks. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.

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

Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine.

Our Assessment: Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This example is a Commercial Government Model made in 1980, just before the Series 80 would be introduced. The descendent of the original Model of 1911, it has updates of the 1911-A1 as well as a Series 70 collet-style bushing to improve precision. The pistol appears to have seen responsible use and has had its ejection port lowered for more reliable ejection. It should make a great shooter but is also a nice old pony to pass down through the generations. Please see our photos and good luck!