[atab68]

I just purchased a ss Colt Mark 4 Gov. Series 80. How do I decipher the serial #? And where can I go to download a manual, as this is my first one and I don't want to jack it up!

[dcm]

You should be able to locate the serial number information at:
Proofhouse.com (http://www.proofhouse.com/).

In regards to literature for the new owner then I would recommend Stephen Camp's book which can be found at:
1911 Shooter's Guide (http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/1911%20Shooter's%20Guide.htm)

Respectfully submitted.