Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Jan 10, 2019 the colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. It was introduced in 1985 as a response from colt to numerous aftermarket companies making smaller versions of the m1911 pistol. This is a great used colt mk iv series 80 for sale chambered in 45 acp. Apr 22, 2008 there are other posts asking similar questions on other forums and the ones i read were not answered or the info was not pertaining to my gun ie different finish or serial number series. Enhanced with ultimate bright stainless steel finish on sides of frame and slide, with brushed stainless contrasting the flat slide top, and the rear and underside of the frame. Colt mk iv series 80 lightweight officers acp semiautomatic pi. The colt officers acp center between a wwii 1911a1 top, and a newer colt defender bottom. Jan 08, 2010 all of colt s 1911pattern pistols incorporated the new design change so even the commander and officer s acp pistols became known as series 80 guns. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item.
Trijicon night sights for colt officers ca09 up to 33%. The barrel is marked colt 45 auto the walnut checkered grips with the colt medallion are in excellent condition. There are other posts asking similar questions on other forums and the ones i read were not answered or the info was not pertaining to my gun ie different finish or serial number series. On the left side of the slide it says colt mk iv and below that it says series 80.
Nov 16, 2010 colt officers acp not bad for a twentyplus year old. This is a stainless colt gold cup national match series 80 in 45 acp. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. A hybridized variation with commanderlength barrelslide and alloy officers model frame. The colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. The colt 1911 officers acp rocks on classic pistol report. Colt mk iv series 80 officers acp field strip youtube.
I have a guy that wants to trade me a chromed one for an rpk 47 i have about 600 in with drum mag and all. Years ago i purchased a used gun in a box of old gun bits and pieces from an estate sale. First the original colt 70 series not the pre70 was introduced in 1970. Colt 1911, 1911a1, 1991, government, mkiv, gold cup, commander and officers model series pistols. Commander mkiv series 80, modified to officer s acp length serial number. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Whats a colt officers model series 80 mkiv enhanced worth. Colt gold cup national match mk ivseries 801983 all. Pachmayr signature grips colt officer s mk iv series 80 45 acp no backstrap.
This was easily one of dads favorite handguns by far. With the previous paragraph in mind, it is important to know that from 1983 until 1988 the early government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type barrel and bushing as well. Trijicon night sights for colt officers ca09 up to 33% off. Colt 1911 mk iv series 80 officers acp enhanced for sale, used. Colt mkiv series 80 lightweight officers acp 45 missouri. Commander mkiv series 80, modified to officers acp length serial number. Dumb mistake colt series 80 mk iv government model. Pachmayr signature grips colt officers mk iv series 80 45 acp no backstrap. What is the value of a colt mk iv series 80 officers model. No, it doesnt boast a luxurious, polished blue sheen, but it does have a clean, almost black finish to it. Its all nickel or stainless and for a 25 year old gun is in great shape. Colt mk iv officer acp z42053 united states simpson ltd. The colt officer s model was introduced in 1985 as a response to other aftermarket companies producing small versions of the 1911 sold manufacturer. All of colts 1911pattern pistols incorporated the new design change so even the commander and officers acp pistols became known as series 80 guns.
What is the value of a colt mk iv, series 80, 45 officers acp. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. The colt officers model was introduced in 1985 as a response to other aftermarket companies producing small versions of the 1911 sold manufacturer. When colt introduced the 1991 line a parkerized version of the 1911, with the series 80 firing pin safety it included a pistol of the same dimensions as the officer s acp. The left side of the slide is stamped colt mk iv series 80 and the right side of the barrel has officer s acp the right frame has the serial number and the one line colts address. Colt mk iv series 80 officers acp semiautomatic pistol. Do not install a series 70 conversion unit on a series 80 pistol. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. I just bought a used colt mk iv series 80 officers model in. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. This was easily one of dad s favorite handguns by far.
One version was made by talo and another by the pistol smiths at gunsite academy. Colts entire line of 1911style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. Very good showing minor carry wear at the sharp edges. However i never cared for it, but with dad s passing i just didnt feel right getting rid of it. Bought a colt mk iv series 80 officers model the high road.
What is the value on this gun colt mk iv series 80. Its a goodlooking gun, classic to be sure with cues taken from the original including. The clark plug is available in stainless steel or blued carbon steel. The colt officer s acp or colt officer s model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun based on the john m. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. Important if you purchase a colt 22 or 9rnm conversion unit, note that only a series 80 conversion unit is compatible with a series 80 pistol. The right side of the slide is marked combat commander model the left side of the slide is marked colt mk iv series 80 the exposed portion of the barrel is marked colt.
Also known as the colt officers acp, the colt mark iv series 80 officers is a singleaction, semiautomatic, recoiloperated handgun chambered in 45 acp. He said he got it from ms shooter s supply probably 20 years ago. Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911a semiautomatic. The professional gun smith must use the available special trijicon staking tool. New factory colt 1911 mkiv government series 70 slide 38 super. The colt looks like it has a few scuffs at the end of the barrel end of the slide. Upon reassembly or rather just before reassembly at some point im pretty sure i pulled the trigger while the slide was off the receiver, and now, even after i cock the hammer to reinstall the slide, the plunger lever sits alongside and to the right of the hammer wont sit down flush enough into the.
It has wooden grips and someone added a ambi safety which i need to it. Trijicon ca night sight sets are designed for colt government, combat elite, delta elite, officers acp, and combat commander automatic pistols with factory original fixed sights. Colt officers model series 80 barrels gun parts corp. The left side of the slide is stamped colt mk iv series 80 and the right side of the barrel has officers acp the right frame has the serial number and the one line colts address. The officers acp from colt is a compact govt model series 80 1911 pistol. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.
It was one of those, right place, right time moments when the seller and the gun store didnt want to bother with sorting out what was there some assorted 1911 bits and pieces and. The officers model kit uses a modified clark plug in place of the reverse plug. The officers acp oacp was released in 1985 or 1986 and was replaced by the defender series. Took apart my colt series 80 mk iv government model, for cleaning and install new grips. He put a lot of money into it and shot it so much that he actually went through a barrel in the midnineties after he retired. The officer s model kit uses a modified clark plug in place of the reverse plug. However i never cared for it, but with dads passing i just didnt feel right getting rid of it. Brownells is your source for colt 1911 rear sights at brownells parts and accessories. Then the series 80 was introduced while the 70 was built in the custom shop. The colt 1911 officers acp rocks on classic pistol.
The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Colt officers mkiv series 80 mississippi gun owners. The entire gun, all the way down to the grip screw heads, has the same uniform finish. The left side of the slide is stamped colt mk iv series 80 and the right side of the barrel has officers acp the right frame has the serial number and the. The officer s acp oacp was released in 1985 or 1986 and was replaced by the defender series. Colt s entire line of 1911style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officer s acp models. In 1975, rock island arsenal developed a compact 1911 it called the general officer s. It s all nickel or stainless and for a 25 year old gun is in great shape. Jun 11, 2019 the officers acp from colt is a compact govt model series 80 1911 pistol. The colt officers acp or colt officers model is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70type barrels and bushings. Colt series 80 officers model smith and wesson forums. I wanted to upgrade the beavertail but cannot find the part number on wilson combat site.