Colt Gold Cup Trophy 05870CS 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol, MFD 2011
SOLD FOR: $1761
LSB#: 210811HE22
Make: Colt
Model: Gold Cup Trophy, 100th Anniversary of the 1911 Edition, 05870CS
Serial Number: GCT32704
Year of Manufacture: 2011 (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. / GCT32704”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The left of the trigger guard is marked “Y” and with a “VP” proof. The right of the trigger guard is marked “9”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the slide. The top of the base is marked “ELLIASON”. The top of the slide has a serrated rib for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is checkered black rubber with Colt medallions marked “C100”. The checkering is sharp. There are no rips or tears. The grip rates in about 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 99% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks. There is faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit has barely perceptible play. The trigger is crisp. 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 serial-matching label, manual, 100th Anniversary of 1911 Colt pin, 175 years of American Tradition Colt pin, 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, adjustable trigger, and serrated-rib slide, this pistol was also made with a skeletonized hammer, beavertail grip safety and came with rubber wraparound grips. This is the 100th Anniversary of the 1911 Edition and has limited edition medallions on the grips and comes with limited edition pins. In Excellent condition and in its original box, this pistol is ready to hit the range, add to your 1911 collection, or both. Please see our photos and good luck!