1980 Moscow Olympics Commemorative Colt Gold Cup .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2825
LSB#: 210630BW67
Make: Colt
Model: Gold Cup 1980 Moscow Olympic Games Commemorative
Serial Number: 70N81097
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is scroll engraved in a gold banner and marked “1980 OLYMPIC GAMES / MOSCOW, RUSSIA” at the front, with a picture of a Torch Runner and the Russian Flag, and at the rear with the United States shield. The right side of the slide is scroll engraved in a banner with the NRA Emblem, the American Flag, 2 shooters, and “GOLD CUP .45 CALIBER / COLD – HARTFORD, CT.”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and “70N81097”. The barrel is marked “COLT .45 AUTO. N.M. / MK. IV/SERIES’70”. The front right side of the trigger guard is marked with “P”, the left of the trigger guard is marked “M” and “VP” in triangle.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: This pistol is mounted with a square notched flat topped rear sight adjustable for elevation and windage and a blade front sight. The rear sight is marked “ELLIASON”. The top of the slide has a matte finish with a serrated rib to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with gold Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no cracks nor chips. The grips rate in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: This is a Great looking RARE commemorative pistol that hasn’t seen much, if any use. If you are a Colt collector, or a Centerfire Bullseye competitor, you want to take a very good look at this rare pistol. You may recall that the United States, as well as more than 70 other countries boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics, which this Colt was produced to commemorate. Thus, it is a commemorative commemorating an event that, for the U.S., did not even occur. As to the pistol, per Colt: “The Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. It was introduced to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealer’s showcase to the firing line.” That pretty much says it all. Please see our photos and good luck!