My friend has a gun at that she wants you to look at...

[zipty6]

My wife's friend had a pistol that she wanted me to check out and make sure that it would be adequate for home defense. Upon inspection, I think it'll work.

It turns out to be a Colt MK IV Series 70. The serial # lookup tool on Colt's site indicates that it's from 1981. Other than the general historical overview, I'm not very knowledgeable on Colt's. I know this thing is nice and it feels great in the hand.

I'm hoping that one of y'all can give me a ballpark estimate on value. It's got a family history and is not for sale. I'm just hoping to be able to pass along a little info.

Here are some quickly taken photos:

 

[emapples]

I’d say 900 to 1200 bucks if you have the box but there are a lot of colt nuts out there so it could be much more

 

[zipty6]

I’d say 900 to 1200 bucks if you have the box but there are a lot of colt nuts out there so it could be much more

No box. It was wrapped in a rag when I got it.

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[Cowcatcher]

Yup, it’s got the same scratch my 1911 variant does. Lol

 

[zipty6]

Yup, it’s got the same scratch my 1911 variant does. Lol

I was kinda glad the scratch was already there when it came to my house.

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[Aries]

They made a bunch of those so I'd be surprised if there's any significant collector interest. But they were quality pistols, so the estimate above doesn't seem out of line to me... but I don't really know. Maybe take it to a gun show and get an appraisal from a dealer?

 

[emapples]

Yup, it’s got the same scratch my 1911 variant does. Lol

I wasn’t gonna mention the IM.....but since were on the the subject LOL

 

[emapples]

No box. It was wrapped in a rag when I got it.

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Don’t worry one of the 1911 nerds will be along shortly and can probably tell you the date and time it was manufactured ....

But being 1980’s and seemingly in good shape, I think my estimate is decent without a box though the value to those same nerds I was speaking of is diminished a little. Like you said its a family heirloom of sorts and it is more than adequate for home defense as long as ANTIFA or BLM hasn't zeroed in on your house.

 

[nemesis]

I bought one just like that new when I was in college in 1978. It was $234, plus tax.

Tell her I'll give her that, which is a good deal seeing as how it's used. And doesn't have the original grips. Heck, I'll go $300.

 

[surjimmy]

IMHO, w/o the box, and grips your looking somewhere between $850-maybe $1,000 on a good day. Like Aries, although the 70 series is the one everyone likes. They are common, now if un-fired, in the box, your looking North of $1400