Colt NRA Centennial Gold Cup National Match 1911 Series ’70 .45 ACP, C&R

SOLD FOR: $2775

LSB#: 210417RC11

Make: Colt

Model: NRA Centennial Gold Cup National Match

Serial Number: 333NRA

Year of Manufacture: 1971

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol.

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “GOLD CUP / NATIONAL MATCH” with a trophy. The left side of the slide is marked “1871 NRA Centennial 1971 / THE FIRST 100 YEARS OF SERVICE / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 333NRA”. There is a “VP” in triangle proof on the left side of the trigger guard along with “H”. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO. N.M. / MK.IV/SERIRES’70”. The top of the rear sight is marked “ELLIASON”.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that is fixed to the finely serrated top rib of the slide. The rear sight is an square notch that is adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with gold nra medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, most notable at the front corners of the slide. The grip areas have minor handling wear, most notable in the grip safety, and some minor surface oxidation. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has very little play to the frame. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a locking wood presentation case (no key included) with yellow velvet interior. The lid has a clear square in the center with an NRA centennial medallion mounted in it and a Colt medallion at the right-front. The exterior of the case has some scattered light nicks and scuffs, the interior has faint wear from the revolver, and the clear square in the lid can be pressed out, needing to be re-glued, in about Good-Very Good overall condition. A single 7-round Colt magazine is included. The magazine has light operational wear, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: Produced in 1971 to commemorate 100 years of the National Rifle Association, this is a beautiful Gold Cup National Match 1911 with presentation case and special NRA medallion grips. This is a wonderful tribute to our nation’s leading firearms organization from one of our nation’s leading firearms manufacturers. The pistol is in Fine condition and presents well in its nice case. This is a great firearm to add to any collection in America. Please see our photos and good luck!