Original colt instruction manual mk ivseries 80380 auto pistols 1993 pt. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions. I have tried a couple of website databases and none have listed the sm prefix amongst the mark iv series 70 s. I am listing for sale a mint as new colt government model mkseries 70 instruction manual i was lucky and found these as new mint manualsthey are 100% mint colt 1978 manuals and really hard to find. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. This is a fantastic pistol retains virtually all of the original blue finish and has almost no wear at all on the original colt medallion wraparound neoprene grips. Colt mark iv series 70 service manuals, cleaning, repair. Samuel colt founded the colt company over 165 years ago after filing a. The colt commander is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated. It is a duty for owners to know how to disassemble it.
Now, jla set up a kart nm barrel and briley spherical bushing a few years ago that requires a wrench to assemble. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. My best 1911 is a 70 series mark iv, never had one problem with it in over 30 years of steady use. Introduced the accurized split barrel bushing collet bushing. However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the colt mark iv series 70 semiautomatic pistol, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the colt mark iv series 70 semiautomatic pistol completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. Sep 14, 2015 what colt is giving you with the new mk iv series 70 is in fact a series 80 pistol with series 80 trigger system parts, only without the actual firing pin block. I only knew a couple of things to look for to tell the difference between the originals and the newer repros. Well begin with a rather rare bird, a new colt mk iv series 70.
Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Extended slide catch installed, arched grooved mainspring housing, checkered front grip strap, beveled magazine well with extension installed. True to original specifications there was no firing pin safety in this one either, but even more significant was the fact that colt chose not to reintroduce the. Colt safety and instruction manual for colt mk iv series 80 colt mk iv series 80 government model. Marked on the cover 1981 colt industries operating corp.
Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions. Do not install a series 70 conversion unit on a series 80 pistol. This colt mk iv series 70 1911 has had many upgrades. But xlnt condition colt instruction manual for colt gold cup national match mk ivseries 70. This colt product is classified by the alcohol, tobacco and firearms division of the internal revenue.
To differentiate between the two models, the aluminumframed model was renamed the lightweight commander. Colt mark iv series 70 bushing discussion in the 1911 forum started by swifty morgan, apr 19, 2015. Mar 22, 2020 the government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. The colt 1911 government allows maybe more upgrades than any other handgun ever commercially sold. A case could be made that the prewar commercial colts are more elegant and finely rendered, but surviving examples of these are expensive collector items, often commanding several thousand dollars in likenew condition. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. This is kind of an oddball, it came in to us as a 45 with ace conversion. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. This is being soldas is please look at photos and ask questions. I recalled reading the original 70s had mk iv stamped on the barrel hood which this has then it hit me to check the bushing. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is.
Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual. Have a look at the manual colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual online for free. But first a history lesson on the colt government model m1911 series 70 versus the series 80, and the controversy. Manuals colt government model view and download pride mobility colt series owners manual online. I have tried a couple of website databases and none have listed the sm prefix amongst the mark iv series 70s. Colt was thus inspired to introduce the next item in the retro line, a new mk iv series 70 government model like those manufactured for the civilian market from 1971 until 1983. It does not have the 22lr mag we are currently tracking one. I recalled reading the original 70 s had mk iv stamped on the barrel hood which this has then it hit me to check the bushing.
Colt model woodsman match target 70s owners manual. I probably should have loaded them individually, but even doing it this way i still have over. Date of production on colt 1911 series 70 i recently aquired a colt mark iv series 70 government with serial prefix sm24xxx and was wondering if anyone knew the date of production. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. I tried the colt serial search first on my phone and no results were found. View the colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual for free. Colt mark iv series 70 assemblydisassembly instructions download. This colt government model mkivseries 70 model o relains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1970.
Ong epa colt industries operating corp seperating corp xos. In 1970, colt introduced the allsteel colt combat commander, with an optional model in satin nickel. Colt was thus inspired to introduce the next item in the retro line, a new mk ivseries 70 government model like those manufactured for the civilian market from 1971 until 1983. The right side of the slide is marked, colt s government model, with the oneline address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide marked, colt mk iv series 70 government model9mm luger caliber followed by the rampant colt. Colt gold cup trophy disassemble and reassemble youtube. Colt mark iv series 70 bushing the firearms forum the. This colt is the same one that fought wars and righted wrongs since its introduction, only now it has sights you can see and will feed hollow points. Colt mk iv series 70 if you ask colt auto fans which series is their favorite, many will say the series 70. To improve accuracy on the government model, colt eventually modified the barrel bushing, and the new pistol was deemed the colt government model mark iv series 70. Colt mk iv series 80, 90 pistols instructions manual add to favourites mkivseries80and90pistols. But xlnt condition colt instruction manual for colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70.
That places this 1911 at the very end of the original mk iv series 70 run, as the 70b serial number began in 1981 and ran through the end of production in 1983. When you lend give or sell this firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. Safety depends on you section 4 function a colt mk ivseries 80 semiautomatic pistol is ready to fire when a loaded magazine is inserted into the pistol, the slide pulled back to cock hammer, and released to travel forward and feed a round from the magazine into the chamber. Manual and automatic safety devices, including the series 80 firing pin lock, can be depended on to serve you reliably. When referring to colt 1911 pistols, the first models that come to mind are the standardsized semiautos chambered in. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm.
Colt mk iv series 70 government model semiautomatic pistol. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual there are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. May 27, 2011 clean and maintain your colt mark iv series 70. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or. Date of production on colt 1911 series 70 1911forum. I have a colts mk iv series 70 government model 45 automatic with 1.
If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. This week were taking a break from travel and photography and concentrating on another of my varied areas of interest firearms. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the. Colt had been producing the m1911a1 for the military for many years when they decided to release it to civilians under the name the colt government model. I have a colt gold cup national match pistol that i bought in 1973 to use as an out of the box bullseye gun. All the colt manuals and users guides are available for free view without any registration. This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol. I accept paypal for payment and payment must be paid within 7 days from the end of the auction. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united. What is the value of my colt mkiv series 70 government. Manual and automatic safety devices, including the series 80 firing pin lock, can be depended on to serve you reliably and safely provided you handle the pistol properly. I probably should have loaded them individually, but even doing it this way i still have over 500 posts. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.
Nicholas oetken perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time is the colt m1911a semiautomatic. Jan 29, 2018 an original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. When you lend, give or sell this firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. Browse all new and used colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. To find out more and see how the colt mark iv series 70 performed, check out the march 2014 issue of combat handguns, available on newsstands and digitally december 17, 20. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Colt mkiv series 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. Colt government model mk ivseries 70 manual, repair stations list plus. Jan 15, 2012 in this video i take a close look at the internal components of a 9mm luger colt mark iv series 70 government model. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available.
Colt mark iv series 70 assemblydisassembly instructions. Safety depends on you section 4 function a colt mk iv series 80 semiautomatic pistol is ready to fire when a loaded magazine is inserted into the pistol, the slide pulled back to cock hammer, and released to travel forward and feed a round from the magazine into the chamber. Colt auto pistols government mkiv series 80 o frame parts. In this video i take a close look at the internal components of a 9mm luger colt mark iv series 70 government model. Share the user manual or guide on facebook, twitter or. Manual colt government model mk iv series 70 pistol this is an original 1978 colt instruction manual for a colt government model. I have one that goes with a colt mkiv series 70 barrel. After inspecting the sn we determined it to be a service model 22lr ace with a 45 conversion. The only reference to a sm prefix on the serial number was a run of colt ace 1911s, but their numeric sequence was far earlier than mine. Dec 05, 20 this colt is the same one that fought wars and righted wrongs since its introduction, only now it has sights you can see and will feed hollow points. May 27, 2011 clean and maintain your colt mark iv series 80. They can be searched on our online catalog or viewed in a pdf document which can be downloaded on our auctions page.
Since 1855, colt continues to maintain its position as one of the worlds leading gun manufacturers by blending stateoftheart technologies and modernized manufacturing methods. Colt mark iv series 70 service manuals, cleaning, repair manuals. It is complete with 38 pages of diagrams and information on the cot model mk iv hand gun. Shop our selection of hard to find colt parts today. Colt commander, colt delta elite, colt gold cup, colt gold cup 38 special, colt lightweight commander, colt mark iv series 70, colt mark iv series 80. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Colt combat government model semiautomatic pistol with box. An original colt mk iv series 70 disassembled the example here has a 70b prefixed serial number. Delta elite, combat elite combat commander, commander and officers acp models. Colt government model mk iv series 70 z33041 united states. Works in my springfield, not tight like youre describing. This removes from the triggerfeel equation the internal movement that disengages the firing pin block.