Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this iconic semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Combat Elite MKIV Series 80!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Combat Elite MKIV Series 80
Serial: CG05075E
Date of Manufacture: 1994
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless Steel Frame with Carbon Steel Slide
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt MK IV Series 80 was first produced in 1983 to replace the Series 70 and is notoriously known as the first 1911 to make major improvements to the design. The first major improvement was incorporating a new firing pin block safety system, where a series of internal levers and a plunger positively blocked the firing pin from moving until the trigger was pressed, thus eliminating the possibility of the gun discharging if dropped onto a hard surface or struck hard. The second improvement to the design was adding a re-designed half-cock notch. Instead of the old hook style, the flat-top style was made to eliminate the problem of the hook breaking when the hammer slipped and fell to half cock. You can tell the gun has this feature by pulling the trigger on half cock. If the hammer falls, the gun has this type of half-cock system. Since the hammer doesn't have a sufficient distance to fall on half-cock, the weapon will not discharge. Also the series 80's had three dot sights, unlike the old fashioned iron sights. Much like the Series 70, this gun was also sold with the "collet" type barrel bushing until 1988.
The name “Combat Elite” is nothing new to most Colt fans or anyone who is old enough to remember. Initially it was an upgraded government model tweaked for carry with fighting more in mind. Over the years it developed into a two tone gun with adjustable sights much like the Gold Cup of the day. It was always a sought after 1911 and the two tone look was really well liked at the time. In days past, the blued slide and stainless or chromed frame was almost a trademark of high quality, custom or semi custom 1911s.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Colt case, manual, and 2 additional recoil springs seen pictured 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: Combat Elite MKIV Series 80
Serial: CG05075E
Date of Manufacture: 1994
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless Steel Frame with Carbon Steel Slide
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt MK IV Series 80 was first produced in 1983 to replace the Series 70 and is notoriously known as the first 1911 to make major improvements to the design. The first major improvement was incorporating a new firing pin block safety system, where a series of internal levers and a plunger positively blocked the firing pin from moving until the trigger was pressed, thus eliminating the possibility of the gun discharging if dropped onto a hard surface or struck hard. The second improvement to the design was adding a re-designed half-cock notch. Instead of the old hook style, the flat-top style was made to eliminate the problem of the hook breaking when the hammer slipped and fell to half cock. You can tell the gun has this feature by pulling the trigger on half cock. If the hammer falls, the gun has this type of half-cock system. Since the hammer doesn't have a sufficient distance to fall on half-cock, the weapon will not discharge. Also the series 80's had three dot sights, unlike the old fashioned iron sights. Much like the Series 70, this gun was also sold with the "collet" type barrel bushing until 1988.
The name “Combat Elite” is nothing new to most Colt fans or anyone who is old enough to remember. Initially it was an upgraded government model tweaked for carry with fighting more in mind. Over the years it developed into a two tone gun with adjustable sights much like the Gold Cup of the day. It was always a sought after 1911 and the two tone look was really well liked at the time. In days past, the blued slide and stainless or chromed frame was almost a trademark of high quality, custom or semi custom 1911s.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Colt case, manual, and 2 additional recoil springs seen pictured 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
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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.
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