Colt m1991a1 series 80 manual

The 19912001 model used a large m1991a1 roll mark engraved on the slide. If you perform this test on a true gi m1911m1911a1, it will behave in this way. 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. Colt has left behind the idea of being the everyday persons gun and has cashed in on being a collectorsprestige item. Jan 02, 2019 the 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. Series 80 refers to the series 80 firing pin safety, which is on other colts as well. This line shares front and rear serrations and an elongated hammer slot. Look no further numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts and has been a leader in the community since 1950. Fixed sights, with left side of barrel marked colt m1991a1 and right side marked series 80.

Among the most noticeable of these are an extended tang on the grip safety to help prevent hammer bite and improved patridgetype sights for faster, more accurate aiming. The main reason i would choose one over a colt if i were choosing is for the price, equal or better quality, service reputation and the lack of the series 80 fpb. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. Internally, at least since 1983 on colt series 80 pistols such as the m1991a1 depicted here, there is also a firing pin block that only disengages when the trigger is pulled, which in turn can only occur if the external safety is disengaged and the grip safety is squeezed into the grip. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or. This is a very nice, lightly used colt 1991a1 series 80, semi auto pistol. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags. Comes with original colt blue hard case, two factory stainless steel magazines and colt manual. The colt king cobra is a singledouble action stainless steel compact revolver. The sn of the m1991a1 pistol is a continuation of the last batch of pistols colt made for wwii. Have a look at the manual colt mk iv series 80, 90 pistols instructions manual online for free. The ww1, gunsite, and series 70 pistols will be series 70 no firing pin safety and the defender is a series 90 a series 80, as far as you need to be concerned, and the rest are series 80.

The colt series 80, m1991 government model incorporates a few modern improvements compared to the original m1911 government model pistol. The newer production models have become more of a status symbol than a working mans gun. Introduced in 1992 and was designed to resemble the original government model. It was the first massproduced pistol with an aluminium alloy frame and the first colt pistol to be chambered in 9mm parabellum. Although it was designed over 100 years ago, the colt government is still an object of worship among its fans and in spite of its age, is still a very usable weapon for home and personal. The company was losing market share to springfields gi and mil spec pistols, not to mention the imports. Find the xse in enhanced government and commander models within our section of colt handguns for sale. In 1991 colt revamped their 1911 line by turning the basic government model into a valuepriced item. The manual is used but is still in very good condition with only a few minor creases. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Jan 09, 20 a short video on my day at the range with a colt series 80 1911 and some thoughts on the 1911 in general. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a few design changes. This is being soldas is please look at photos and ask questions. For others, it is an object to own, appreciating the pistols fine craftsmanship, aesthetics or historical importance.

This listing is for a colt 1994 gold cup national match mk iv series 80 manual. Colt pistols are a pinnacle in magazinefed, semiautomatic handguns. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction. Colts series 80 and springfields will allow the hammer to fall from the halfcock because the series 80 hammer has a shelf rather than a real hook at the halfcock. Colt m1991 a1, series 80 singleaction semiauto pistol,caliber. In the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. This operators manual describes the colt king cobra revolver and includes information on its features. As incentives, the 1991a1 came with enhancements such as larger sights, a lowered ejection port, beveled magazine well, and they returned to the long trigger and straight mainspring housing. The colt commander is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, and recoiloperated handgun based on the john m. We now have the complete basic field manual of the m1911 and m1911a1. Upgrades from the original include white dot sights and a lowered ejection port for extra reliability. This includes 1 7round magazine, hardcase, lock and manual.

Colt safety and instruction manual for colt mk iv series 80 colt mk iv series 80 government model. While i have older colts and even a highly polished colt stainless steel custom shop pistol, i have none that are more reliable or more accurate in a practical sense. It is equipped with a series 80 style firing pin safety, and it is shipped in colts current standard blue, clamshell pistol box. Classic colt 1911 style frame with matte black finish. Colt model 1911a1 1991a1 series 80 cutaway display youtube. Colt mk iv series 80 government model semiautomatic pistol. It is a duty for owners to know how to disassemble it. Maintenance of the m1911 and m1911a1 pistol sight m1911. Two cased colt model 1991a1 pistols rock island auction.

Colts decision then was to improve the appearance of the product, which hopefully would justify the price increases and make it more appealing to the buying public. Not in the video but also used in comparison were two unfired colt m1991a1 series 80 pistols. Dec 30, 2009 eighty years following the creation of the 1911 pistol, colt introduced the series 80 1991a1 as its entry into the lowend governmentmodel pistol market. The xse series line is standout among colt handguns for sale. A colt mk ivseries 80 and 90 semiautomatic pistol is ready to fire when a. However, the grips did not support the plunger tube and were soon replaced by superior rubber stocks. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Oct 20, 2014 internally, at least since 1983 on colt series 80 pistols such as the m1991a1 depicted here, there is also a firing pin block that only disengages when the trigger is pulled, which in turn can only occur if the external safety is disengaged and the grip safety is squeezed into the grip. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. With the replacement of the 1911a1 in military service by the beretta 92 series, colt lost a strong marketing tool. The pistol illustrated is my personal daytoday colt.

Colt offers the 1991 combat commander in blued and stainless steel finishes. I accept paypal for payment and payment must be paid within 7 days from the end of the auction. Styled in the bold tradition of the old west with modern autoloading action. Complete with plastic case, sleeve, hanging tag, and instruction manual.

The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Browse our huge selection of colt 1991a1 parts today. Please note this is not black, and does have a stainless steel finish. This gun features a matte stainless steel finish, dovetailed rear sight, 5 inch barrel and colt checkered rubber grip panels with rampant colt insignia. The 1991 combat commander is a regular production pistol in colts lineup, not a custom shop item. Colt mkiv series 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. Colt series 80 m1991a1 semiautomatic pistol with case.

Initially, the 1991a1 featured cheap plastic grips and a matte finish. You are bidding on a really nice in box colt government m1991a1 series 80. The colt 1991 series is a direct descendant of the original colt m1911. A long trigger, flat mainspring housing and original style recoil spring system remain from the original m1911 design. Mar 22, 2020 the government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. Todays 1991a1 pistols feature a blue finish, nice wooden. Incorporates a full length, snag free, ejector shroud and interchangeable front sight on the barrel. The military mandated a grip safety and a manual safety. The small tube that houses the manual safety and slide stop spring called. A couple of decades ago, colt needed a price beater. This brand new colt m1991a1 government model series 80 o1091 is semiautomatic pistol which fires the. The 1991a1 pistol features the colt series 80 firing pin block. Not in the video but also used in comparison were two unfired colt m1991a1 series 80.

Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Custom skelontonized trigger and hammer as well as checkered pachmayr g. In 1983 the series 80 models were introduced with the new firing pin safety system, which guarded against an accidental discharge should a loaded pistol be dropped onto a hard surface. Buy 1911 gun parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The 1911 government series 80 completely disassembled. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Aside from these changes they were made just as well as standard blued series 80 government model pistols of the same era, although a year after the m1991a1 was introduced the rest of colt s 1911 line received some pretty radical changes in the form of their socalled enhanced line of pistols. Colt auto pistols 1991a1 government series 80 o frame parts list. Colt m1991a1 45acp government model stainless in box 1996.

Up for sale today we have a real classic american pistol. Looking for colt 1991a1 parts to complete your restoration or repair project. When you lend, give or sell this firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. Colt 1911 80 series mk iv combat commander firearms talk. Dec 14, 20 quick clip of my colt m1991a1 series 80. Colt mk ivseries 80 and 90 pistolsowners manual copy. Aside from these changes they were made just as well as standard blued series 80 government model pistols of the same era, although a year after the m1991a1 was introduced the rest of colts 1911 line received some pretty radical changes in. The first automatic, magazinefed pistol adopted by the u. Price check 1991a1 colt the leading glock forum and. Colt mkivseries 80semiautomatic pistols barrel magazine pistol type length finishes capacity sights governmentmodel 38superor 9mmluger 5 coblue 9rounds f notchrear. Custom classic, compact custom and stainless gold match. Colt mk iv series 80, 90 pistols instructions manual. To all you firearm ppl out there i recently traded a remington 552 speedmaster and mauser m98 sporterized in 3006 for a colt 1991a1 series 80. In this video i take a quick look at a series 80 colt model 1911a1 cutaway pistol that was used as a display to show the inner workings of the pistol.

First to go was the old colt m1991a1 rollmark on the slide, which many people had complained looked ugly since it was nothing more than a billboardsized marking in big letters. Army, the colt m1911 is a single action, semiautomatic, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. I have a couple of m1991a1s and my earliest lowest sn is 2699xxx i bought this pistol as soon as i heard about the m1991a1 in the early 90s. Oct 26, 2018 in the end, the colt 1991a1 series 80 was, to a degree, the last of the affordable colts.

Colt mk iv series 80, 90 pistols instructions manual add to favourites mkivseries80and90pistols. The colt 1911 government allows maybe more upgrades than any other handgun ever commercially sold. This magazine will work with all government 5 models and all commander 4 14 models in. Fits all defender and officer 3 compact models in 9mm. Colts 1991 combat commander is a direct descendent of the original 1911a1 featuring a 4. Delta elite, combat elite combat commander, commander and officers acp models. The video below shows how the series 70 stacked up against a blued, 2014vintage colt m1991a1 series 80.