124/500 Colt Custom IPSC Combat Special Gold Cup NM 1911 .45 ACP 5″ Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2400
LSB#: 211013HE02
Make: Colt Custom Shop
Model: 124 of 500 Series ’70 Gold Cup National Match I.P.S.C. Combat Special
Serial Number: 70N74871
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked with scroll engraving and with a banner that reads “Combat Special / 1 of 500 I.P.S.C.”, it is also marked “DVC” at the rear. The left side of the slide is with scroll engraving and a banner that reads “Diligentia Vis Celeritas” and “Colt Cold Cup MK IV / .45 automatic caliber, it also marked with an I.P.S.C. crest at the rear. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 70N74871” and is marked “124 OF 500″ on the dust cover. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.- / MK. IV/SERIES ’70”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “J” and “VP” in triangle, the right side is marked “Z”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the full-length rib on the top of the slide. The rear sight is an Elliason square notch sight adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the slide. The top of the rib is serrated and the top of the slide is matte finished for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth rosewood panels with Colt Custom Shop medallions. There are a few light handling marks. There are a couple of light compressions, most noticeable on the bottom edges. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue Slide with Brushed Nickel Frame
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 95% of its metal finish. There is some thinning on the leading edges of the slide. The front sight has some scuffs and thinning. There are a couple of light marks on the rear sight. The frame has some scattered little freckles of discoloration from previous oxidation. The hammer has some spots of discoloration from previous oxidation. The bottom of the slide has some light operational wear. There are light handling marks and operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit has barely perceptible play. 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 limited edition metal hard case, with paperwork including the manual, Colt Firearms belt buckle, and a 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: Introduced as an off-the-shelf target pistol, Colt’s Gold Cup National Match 1911s have been a benchmark standard of quality for decades. There have been some variations since their introduction in the late ’50s, the Series ’70 introduced a collet barrel bushing, series ’80 a firing pin safety, and newer models offered various combinations of features, grips and sights. This is one of the Series ’70 Gold Cup National Match pistols. This one is part of a 500 gun I.P.S.C. limited edition by the custom shop and has ambidextrous thumb safeties, beavertail grip safety, serrated trigger guard, rosewood grips, national match sights, collet bushing, dual-tone finish, and special limited edition markings. Whether you’re looking for a great 1911-style target pistol or want to add a Gold Cup National Match to your collection, this is a great pistol to add to any safe in America. Please see our photos and good luck!