Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 Auto 5” Semi-Auto Pistol MFD 1965 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,613.99
LSB#: LSB250525BS002
Make: Colt
Model: Gold Cup National Match 1911
Serial Number: 16041-NM
Year of Manufacture: 1965 (C&R)
Caliber/Gauge: .45 Automatic / ACP
Action Type: Single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed patridge. The rear sight is pinned and has adjustable elevation and windage with a square notch.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered wood There are minimal handling marks present. There are no chips or cracks present. The grips fit the frame with no movement. The grips rate 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. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun/Rifle/Shotgun retains about 99% of its original metal finish. The balance of finish shows minimal wear from handling and storage. The screw heads are sharp with turnable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. The safety functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun/rifle/shotgun. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Correct contemporary box and one seven-round magazine.
Our Assessment: This is a beautiful 1965 Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911, one of the more desirable factory target pistols of the post-war era. Designed for competitive bullseye shooting, the Gold Cup featured precision-tuned internals, a wide target trigger, adjustable rear sight, and hand-fit slide/frame mating. It was built from the factory for tight tolerances and optimal accuracy—something Colt fans and collectors still recognize today.
This pistol is both C&R eligible and a prime example of mid-century Colt craftsmanship, with a deep Colt Royal Blue finish and elegant checkered walnut grips. Complete with its period-correct box, this early Gold Cup is an outstanding addition for collectors, target shooters, or anyone who appreciates the best of classic Colt performance.
Please see our detailed photos for a closer look. – C.R.
