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Lot 810: Colt Collection Government Model MKIV Sample Pistol

Documented Colt Factory Firearms Collection Colt Government Model Mk IV Series 70 Semi-Automatic Sample Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Lot 810: Colt Collection Government Model MKIV Sample Pistol

Documented Colt Factory Firearms Collection Colt Government Model Mk IV Series 70 Semi-Automatic Sample Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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Documented Colt Factory Firearms Collection Colt Government Model Mk IV Series 70 Semi-Automatic Sample Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: MK IV
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: checkered walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1456
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 367
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured from 1970 to 1983. The factory letter states that this gun was "a sample and display pistol kept by the Colt factory". Features fixed front and square notch rear sights on a matte finished slide with high polish blue sides. It has a serrated matte top and side polished stainless steel spur hammer, grooved trigger, 7-shot magazine, grip and thumb safeties, and checkered walnut grips with gold plated Rampant Colt medallion inlays on both sides. The right side of the slide is marked, "COLT'S GOVERNMENT MODEL", with the one-line address and serial number stamped below on the frame, and the left side of slide being marked, "COLT MK IV/SERIES '70/GOVERNMENT MODEL/.45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER" followed by the Rampant Colt.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 99% original finish. There are some very slight scratches/handling marks to the finish (mainly confined to the matte finish). The grips are in near new condition, with only the slightest scuff on the right upper front corner. Mechanically excellent.



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