Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 Auto 5″ Semi-Auto Pistol MFD 1968 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,284.00
LSB#: LSB260221TP039
Make: Colt
Model: Gold Cup National Match
Serial Number: 26777-NM
Year of Manufacture: 1968 / ATF Classification: C&R
Caliber: .45 Auto
Action Type: Single action, semi-automatic, fed by detachable magazines
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a staked into the slide. The rear sight is an Elliason adjustable square notch pinned into the slide. The top of the slide is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered wood with Colt medallions. There is very light handling wear on the grips. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with faint fouling present. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 85% of its metal finish. The firearm shows light operational and handling wear. There is light edge wear and a few scattered scratches. There is a light “Idiot Scratch” through the finish. The screw heads are faintly tooled and remain turnable. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm is in Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One blued Colt 7rd magazine
Our Assessment: This Colt Gold Cup National Match was manufactured in 1968 and qualifies as a Curio and Relic pistol. Produced by Colt, the Gold Cup was introduced in the 1950s as a factory-enhanced target version of the Government Model. By the late 1960s, the Gold Cup had firmly established itself as one of the premier production bullseye pistols in America, featuring refinements such as an adjustable rear sight and a lighter target trigger setup.
Chambered in .45 Auto with a 5 inch barrel, this pistol maintains the traditional Government Model profile while incorporating National Match enhancements intended to improve accuracy and shootability. The .45 ACP cartridge remains closely associated with competitive and service use in the 1911 platform. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5 out of 10, indicating great internal condition. The action functions correctly.
This firearm retains approximately 85 percent of its metal finish, showing moderate wear consistent with use while maintaining a strong overall appearance. The grips rate in Very Good condition with faint handling marks. Overall, this firearm is in Very Good Plus condition and stands as a desirable example of a late-1960s Colt Gold Cup National Match from the golden era of American target pistol production. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -C.R.