As a 35 year colt armorer, i called the colt custom shop to see if i could order a specific agency model commemorative 1911, like the one i. New colt gold cup national match series 70 texas gun talk. Colt gold cup national match series 80 45 acp for sale. I wouldnt be able to guess if this particular gold cup would deliver the same accuracy as any random ro, but when it comes down to it, the ro is a good entry level production grade match gun while a colt is premium finish and also a production grade match gun. In 1957 colt began to produce gold cup national match pistols which they produced until 1970. The serial number will also separate the gold cup national match guns from the standard versions. Im not aware of any series 70 ss gold cups being made. The colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price. The colt automatic pistol of 1911 automatic was colts original term should need no introduction to readers of this publication, nor should the slightly updated model 1911a1 variation of the 1920s. Colt gold cup national match semiautomatic pistol with case. Colt gold cup national match series 70 sights gun parts. Its the enhanced model, which gets you a few extras like the drop in style beavertail safety, the commander style hammer and a lowered and flared ejection port. Colt mk iv series 80 gold cup national match semiautomatic pistol.
Colt gold cup pistols have been used to compete in local club matches through the national matches at camp perry. It features an adjustable wide trigger, national match barrel, adjustable target sights, and many other refinements as standard. I also have a new rock river arms carry pistol on order. This colt national match 1911 pistol demands the best from you. Things like shootability, fit, finish, accuracy, etc. Incorporating features that heretofore had only been available from custom gunsmiths, the national match began winning trophies right out of the box. Colt mk iv series 80 gold cup national match pistol. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Nov 04, 2011 springfield armorys match grade guns are spiritual descendants of the national match, author suggests. Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual. Nice gold cup series 80 are not fragile, its just a firing pin safety like many guns have. Colt series 70 gold cup national match mfg 1978 free shipping.
If this colt turns out to be all i hope it will be, i will probably cancel my rra order. Factory colt 38 super 9mm ejector series 70 80 gold cup natl match trophy. The new colt gold cup trophy pistol lives up to the old models excellent reputation with competition ergonomics, 25 lpi checkering, national match barrel and the poplular series 70 firing system. Jan 29, 2018 if you read my previous blog article on the new mk iv series 70 see. Between 1983 and 1996, colt produced the gold cup mkiv series 80 national match. Weve been providing parts and accessories since 1950. Additional information flat mainspring housing, colt blue finish accurizer barrel and bushing, adj. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world and has become the standard for a competitive 1911. First the original colt 70 series not the pre70 was. Colt is still in business, though their problems have nothing to do with the series 80 guns. It is a polished stainless pistol and is the most accurate pistol i have ever owned. The colt gold cup, an accurate and reliable modern masterpiece by wilburn roberts published on february 8, 2015 in firearms the story of the colt gold cup, national match and trophy 1911 handguns is a thricetold tale that never grows old to some of us.
Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions. Took my 1992 enhanced bright st st gcnm out of the safe today. The finish is extremely rare and to have such a high condition with original box makes this pistol even more special. It does of course have the standard 3day inspection.
Colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instruction manual pistol i will not ship outside the usa. This is a stainless colt gold cup national match series 80 in 45 acp. Ive got a colt series 70, national match gold cup in the blue. Colts national match gold cup personal defense world. This one, in 9mm, is also an effective fightstopper with the sort of ammo shown.
Available in 45 acp and 9mm, colts new gold cup trophy features competition ergonomics, 25 lpi checkering, series 70 firing system and more. There was then a series 70 gold cup national match, produced between 1970. These series 70 guns are in a certain amount of demand, as they are no longer made, and have a much better trigger pull than the series 80. Before modern customdesigned 1911 pistols were available, the 1911 had an undeserved reputation for inaccuracy. Colt 1911 gold cup national match series 70 youtube. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match pistol with box. New colt gold cup national match series 70 texas gun. Out of the box, the current colt series 80 routinely beats the current series 70 on every gun ive tried. This colt series 80 mk iv gold cup national match is in excellent overall condition with an excellent bore. Now, the connecticutbased gun maker is taking things to the next level with the gold cup trophy. The colt gold cup, an accurate and reliable modern masterpiece.
Factory colt rear sight 1911 fits commander govt series 70 80 national match. The series 70s are probably the most highly regarded of all the 1911s. Colt gold cup national match series 80 45 acp description. The colt series 80 system has been around for over 30 years, ive never heard of a failure based on the design. Dec 14, 2017 colt 1911 gold cup national match mk iv series 70. Although ive shot original colt national match pistols, the only one i ever owned was a 1962 production colt marked national match. Colt national match pistol is this the best 1911 colt ever made. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match 75th anniversary of the national matches semiautomatic pistol with case.
Make offer colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel. Colt gold cup national match walnut grips series 70 80 colt. Series80 colt mkiv gold cup national match 1911forum. I wanted to ask exactly what is the difference between series 70 gold cup national match and series 80 mkiv gold cup national match. If set up for defense loads it is as capable as any 1911 and more so than most. Features of the gold cup though the gold cup is mechanically the same as the standard m1911 government pistol, it does feature some enhancements. View the colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 instructions manual for free. This is a nice colt gold cup national match mk iv series 70 pistol in. Looking for colt gold cup national match series 70 sights. Colt introduces new gold cup trophy pistol with series 70.
Jun 21, 2017 national match mk iv series 80 parts illustration. Factory colt rear sight combat style white dot series 70 80 any colt sp54841b. Our colt custom shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long synonymous with the name colt. It looks like to me that colt is using the gold cup national match designation on the carbon steel guns and gold cup trophy for the stainless steel guns. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. Browse the large selection of sights offered by numrich gun parts. When i first got it we set it up in a ransom rest at the police range and shot 8 rounds in a 3 inch group at 50 yards. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match pistol. This pistol was just a unicorn a couple of months ago. I just ordered a new colt gold cup national match o5870a1.
Colt gold cup enhanced series 80 smith and wesson forums. Dec 14, 2018 the colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price. If you are looking for one of the most accurate handguns in the world, and a pistol steeped in history, this is the one. We see it exemplified in the latest 2012 colt national match gold cup. Colt gold cup national match walnut grips series 70 80. If youre a competitive shooter, the iconic colt gold cup needs no introduction. All the colt manuals and users guides are available for free view without any registration. Colt auto pistols gold cup national match series 70 o frame. Jan 01, 20 we see it exemplified in the latest 2012 colt national match gold cup. The colt national match and its descendants gun digest. Colt mkiv series 80 gold cup national match pistol.
Just let me know and i will send you a combined invoice before you pay for them. If this colt turns out to be all i hope it will be, i. The pistol shows some minor blue wear on the sharp edges and along with a small white patch above the release. Question about new production colt gold cup national match. Manufacturertrademark colt modelconfiguration model mkivseries 70 gold cup national match. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel. Dont bother asking i always try to combine items when shipping to save you money. The way to tie a gun to year of manufacture is using the serial number. I sold off my last modern springfield armory, a 1911 loaded, and replaced it with a colt 1911 gold cup nation match mk iv, series 70, in. Colt series 70 enickel gold cup national match rare. I just came from shop and owner showed me what he said was a colt gold cup match 45 he had just traded for.
Colt produced a few hundred now and again over the years, prices for the few specimens you could find were more than a new dan wesson. A look at the colt mk iv series 70, then you know that the originals differed from the original in more than just the trigger. Gold cup nm series 70 vs series 80 mk iv 1911forum. The colt gold cup national match is the best modern 1911 every made.
Introduced in the late 1950s, the colt gold cup national match became the standard by which all other factory. Colt mfg o5872a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70. The original run from 1970 to 1983 also included a fingered collet bushing over a barrel with a widened muzzle end. Value of colts mk ivseries 70 gold cup national match. As a 35 year colt armorer, i called the colt custom shop to see if i could order a specific agency model commemorative 1911, like the one i already have. Gun has a few light scratches on frame but is still in very good condition and has been. This is a discussion on colt series 80 gold cup national match within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. Colt national match pistol is this the best 1911 colt. Find colt model gold cup national match series 70 parts from numrich gun parts.
Colt pistole us colt 1911 gold cup national match serries 80 colt mk iv, kal. Search across the entire site search in this forum search in this discussion. Is it true that series 70 gold cup barrels are better than serires 80 gold cup ones. There was then a series 70 gold cup national match, produced between 1970 and 1983. Like new condition available for purchase at our online store the colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic. I have been waiting on this pistol since 0217 when it was shipped to david from a gun broker sale. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international.
I have a mkiv series 70 gold cup national match at david clevingers shop and he will start working on this pistol about august. This item may not be purchased by using the pay pal method of payment. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. I am selling this one on consignment and as such layaway cant be used. There is also the gold cup national match series 80 that was introduced in 2014. Compare prices for colt gold cup national match series 70 45acp o5870a1 from all vendors from. It is by far the most accurate hand gun i ever shot, and that includes my sons kimber 1911. I have ideas about the work i want david to do, but i really dont want to go to extremes. Colt gold cup national match semiautomatic pistol with box. I have the pleasure to own a colt 1911, series 80, mark iv, gold cup, national match, in. Available excellent condition colt series 70 gold cup national match 1911 pistol.