Description
Please read the Item Characteristics for important listing details. You must contact your FFL transfer dealer and have them send a copy of their license with your name, username, the item and order numbers to the seller.
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction...this is the scarce COLT GOVERNMENT SERIES 80 chambered in the classic .380 Auto!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government Model Series '80
Serial: RS14809
Date of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .380 Auto
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3.25"
Optics/Sights: Integral Ramp Front / Dovetail Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Original
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Government Model 380 Series 80 is 1911-like in appearance, but it isn’t a 1911. The Colt Government Model .380 features the exposed hammer, single-action trigger, and slide-lock safety the 1911 has. However, there is no grip safety. The safety operates differently as well. The safety allows cocked-and-locked carry, but also may be applied when the hammer is down. The safety isn’t really a slide-lock safety because the slide may be racked with the safety on. So, the gun may be loaded with the safety on, an advantage to some. The pistol may be carried hammer down and cocked quickly, which isn’t recommended with a full-size 1911. With the smaller pistol, leverage on the hammer is much better for thumb cocking. If the pistol is carried in a pocket, you may not wish to carry the pistol cocked and locked.
Produced as part of the Government Model MK IV Series, this is a scaled down model chambered for the .380 auto cartridge, but retains the locked breech recoil action of the larger .45 Auto weapon, though it is not really necessary in this caliber. Unlike the larger .45 caliber Mk IV models, there is no grip safety.
Condition/Contents:
The owner states that this example remains consumer unused and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise. This example will ship with the Original Labeled Box and Papers shown in the many photographs above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Government Model Series '80
Serial: RS14809
Date of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .380 Auto
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3.25"
Optics/Sights: Integral Ramp Front / Dovetail Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Original
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Government Model 380 Series 80 is 1911-like in appearance, but it isn’t a 1911. The Colt Government Model .380 features the exposed hammer, single-action trigger, and slide-lock safety the 1911 has. However, there is no grip safety. The safety operates differently as well. The safety allows cocked-and-locked carry, but also may be applied when the hammer is down. The safety isn’t really a slide-lock safety because the slide may be racked with the safety on. So, the gun may be loaded with the safety on, an advantage to some. The pistol may be carried hammer down and cocked quickly, which isn’t recommended with a full-size 1911. With the smaller pistol, leverage on the hammer is much better for thumb cocking. If the pistol is carried in a pocket, you may not wish to carry the pistol cocked and locked.
Produced as part of the Government Model MK IV Series, this is a scaled down model chambered for the .380 auto cartridge, but retains the locked breech recoil action of the larger .45 Auto weapon, though it is not really necessary in this caliber. Unlike the larger .45 caliber Mk IV models, there is no grip safety.
Condition/Contents:
The owner states that this example remains consumer unused and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise. This example will ship with the Original Labeled Box and Papers shown in the many photographs above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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