Questions about Colt MK IV 80 Series Government

[ddss33]

So I've got a stainless Colt MK IV 80 Series Government 1911 on hold at a local gun shop. I haven't seen it yet in person (only online photos), but they rate it at 92%. I believe it is the 1911 and not the 1991 because it has two lines of roll marks on the slide and not three.

They want $635 for it.

I'm not super knowledgeable on 1911s, but have been looking for a decent one for range time. I'm not going to be doing a lot of mods to it.

First off, does that seem like a good deal? and second, what are things to look for, i.e. damage, etc?

Thanks!

[camelotkid]

I'd buy it at that price

[bac1023]

I'd have to see it first.

92% isn't all that great to be honest.

[ddss33]

well, without you seeing it in person either, here are the photos I am going by...

Let me know what you think.

[Mayhem like Me]

That will clean up just fine...I would get it add new fire control parts a beavertail and bead blast it then a tritium front...

[fnfalman]

If it's in decent shape, then the price is OK. I personally would see if I can knock another $50 or more off. MkIV Colts weren't made during the best time in Colt's modern history.

[MStarmer]

That's about what a new Springfield Mil-spec is running. I don't care for the series 80 colts though...

[bac1023]

Yeah, since its a Series 80, I think that price should come down slightly.

The Series 80 guns don't hold their value like the Series 70 guns.

[faawrenchbndr]

All true statements above,.......but do not pass over a series 80.
Great value in these, and triggers can be made to shoot with the best series 70 triggers.

Here's my series 80 Commander tweaked by Chuck Rogers

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/faawrenchbndr/RogersPrecisionColtCommanderpic2.jpg

[brisk21]

Id offer him $600 out the door.

[ddss33]

Thanks for all the responses. I have to do some serious thinking about it. This isn't really a store that does "bargaining". The price is what it is generally with them. May have to take a pass.

My CZ97 has been at CZ for 5 weeks now and I may just be getting the jonez for a nice, large, all metal .45. Though I would like to pick up a decent 1911. Seems like it's slim pickins around here for 1911s.

[1911ES]

Nice looking Colt. The price needs to come down a bit. From the pictures, it looks to be 85-90%... but I'm a perfectionist with my pistols.
Need pictures of the internal parts... barrel, feed ramp, spring, etc.

How many rounds have been through it ... :dunno:

[bac1023]

Thanks for all the responses. I have to do some serious thinking about it. This isn't really a store that does "bargaining". The price is what it is generally with them. May have to take a pass.



Yeah, I wouldn't buy it at that price for that condition.