Colt Model Gold Cup Trophy 05070X .45 ACP 5″ 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

SOLD FOR: $1676.76

LSB#: 210811HE05

Make: Colt

Model: Gold Cup Trophy, 05070X

Serial Number: GCT34266

Year of Manufacture: 2012 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”COLT GOLD CUP TROPHY MODEL”. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT GOLD CUP / -TROPHY-” and with a trophy cup. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / GCT34266”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with the “VP” proof and “0”, the right side is marked “M”.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that is dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a Colt branded Bo-Mar-Style square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base dovetailed to the rear of the slide. The top of the slide has a matte finish for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a checkered black rubber grip with silver Colt medallions. The checkering is sharp. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

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 97% of its metal finish. There are a few little draglines and light handling marks. There are a few faint little spots of discoloration on the trigger guard and dust cover in front of the trigger guard, hardly noticeable. There are one or two little scuffs. There is a bit of light oxidation on the rear sight. There is light operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is tight. The trigger is crisp. This pistol has a firing pin block safety. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue plastic Colt box with a serial-matching label, a manual, spare recoil spring, and a 7-round magazine.

Our Assessment: The Gold Cup Trophy is a modern incarnation of the original Gold Cup National Match pistols. In addition to the original features of an adjustable target sight and adjustable trigger, this pistol features stainless steel construction, a skeletonized hammer, skeletonized trigger, beavertail grip safety, and checkered rubber grips. This example appears to have seen hardly any use and has a great bore and a crisp trigger pull! This pistol is ready to hit the range, add to your 1911 collection, or both. Please see our photos and good luck!