Colt Gold Cup Commander National Match Stainless .45 Semi-Auto Pistol, 1992
SOLD FOR: $1,550.00
WOA#: WY240405JS023
Make: Colt
Model: Gold Cup Commander National Match
Serial Number: GM01338
Year of Manufacture: 1992 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine (no magazine included)
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”GOLD CUP / NATIONAL MATCH” with an engraving of a trophy cup. The left side of the slide is marked “GOLD CUP COMMANDER” with the rampant Colt logo. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and with the serial number. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “5” and the left is marked “0” and “VP” in triangle. The top of the rear sight is marked “ELLIASON”. The rear of the firing pin plate is marked “1”.
Barrel Length: 4 1/4”
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 target sight, adjustable for windage and elevation, pinned to the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black rubber with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. 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, but there is a slight bulge about 1″ in front of the chamber. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10 and would rate higher but for the bulge.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The are a few minor scuffs and tiny scratches. There is a faint “idiot mark” under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows minor operational wear. The grip screws have light tool marks in the slots, but sharp edges. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit has light 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 with a total of two 7-round Colt magazines.
Our Assessment: Colt Gold Cup National Match pistols were the benchmark standard for a .45 Auto target pistol for decades. With hand-fitted parts, match grade barrels and bushings, adjustable target sights and a wider trigger adjustable for over-travel, they came from Colt’s factory with upgrades you could spend more than the price of the pistol to have done by a gunsmith on a standard 1911. This one is the Gold Cup Commander, with a shorter 4 1/4? barrel and stainless steel finish. It has light wear consistent with infrequent use and long-term storage, though there is a minor bulge in the bore. If you can source a replacement barrel, this should still prove to be a great shooter. It would also be a good addition to a collection missing the Gold Cup Commander. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
