Colt gold cup series 70 1911

Colt 1911 gold cup series 70 45 acp pistol o5870a1 hyatt. Colt 1911 gold cup national match mark iv series 70 box ebay. Herrett grips colt 1911 national match target very good rare. The 1991 enables the shooters to own a traditional 1911 pistol that has been upgraded with some modernday features. The colt competition 1911 was unveiled recently by colt. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911 s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. This pistol was just a unicorn a couple of months ago.

Colt gold cup national match series 70 sights gun parts corp. Kimber gold match 2 or colt gold cup nm trap shooters forum. National match barrel for the most accurate pistol possible. Nov 29, 2015 colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing pin block and mechanism, colt clones retain many of the differences that are seen in a series 70 vs 80 colt 1911.

Colt gold cup national match 1911 fanatics welcome to. Colt produced a few hundred now and again over the years, prices for the few specimens you could find were more than a new dan wesson. Colt 1911 revival customizing a pair of old series 70 workhorses chambered in the traditional. Colt gold cup national match 1911 fanatics welcome. The only fitting required was minimal filing on the lug on the bushing that goes into the cut recess groove in the slide. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70type barrels and bushings. Looking for colt gold cup national match series 70 sights.

Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. Colt 1911 government wrap around grips sp94729 black rubber w medallions. Colt s entire line of 1911 style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. Series 70 colt model 1911 gold cup national match mk iv nm. This was an example of a near mint 70 series that didnt fare well and was saved expertly by bob rodgers. The colt gold cup is made to the same specs as their govt model. I would like to receive news and updates from guns international. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. The finish is extremely rare and to have such a high condition with original box makes this pistol even more special. Compare prices for colt gold cup national match series 70 45acp o5870a1 from all vendors from. Iv series 80 mkivseries 70 gold cup 75th anniversary national matchcamp perry 1978.

Available excellent condition colt series 70 gold cup national match 1911 pistol. Im wondering if any of you have these guns and can offer your opinions. The numbers on your gun seem to be wrong a series 70 gold cup should have a serial number either starting with 70nxxxxxmid 76 and earlier or ending with xxxxxn70 mid 76 and later make. Its a series 70 and in nice condition, no holster wear, just some signs of being fired some, probably someones range gun. Colt gold cup national match walnut grips series 70 80. This 1911 is one of the most sought after being a 70 series gold cup national match trophy.

The colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match was made from 1970 to 1983. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world and has become the standard for a competitive 1911. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series 70 type barrels and bushings. Colt series 70 gold cup national match mfg 1978 free shipping. The gold cup model was introduced by colt, way back in the 50s as a premium target pistol and was considered as the gold standard 1911 for use in competitions. The numbers on your gun seem to be wrong a series 70 gold cup should have a serial number either starting with 70nxxxxxmid 76 and earlier or ending with xxxxxn70 mid 76 and later make sure that someone is not trying to pull one over on you. Colt mfg o5872a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70 single. Gun is in what i think is 95 to 98% with original colt magazine that came with the gun. This address will not be sold or used for promotional purposes. Series 70 colt collet barrel bushing reliability the high road. If you want to shoot an accurate outofthebox match pistol, the springfield armory range officer will shoot 100s with good ammo.

If set up for defense loads it is as capable as any 1911 and more so than most. Dec 14, 2018 the colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price. Weve been providing parts and accessories since 1950. The colt gold cup, an accurate and reliable modern masterpiece by wilburn roberts published on february 8, 2015 in firearms the story of the colt gold cup, national match and trophy 1911 handguns is a thricetold tale that never grows old to some of us.

Colt 1911 gold cup commander custom edition 1 of 500. Colt 1911 gold cup series 70 45 acp pistol the colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Home forums 1911 forum general 1911 talk colt mkiv series 70 gold cup national match discussion in general 1911 talk started by colorado sonny, jun 20, 2017. The 1911 target pistols were fitted with a 5 inch national match barrel, accurizer barrel and bushing, serrated flat mainspring housing, adjustable trigger, elliason adjustable rear sight, checkered wood grips with colt medallions, serrated rib on the slide, colt blue. Its got the tightest tollerances and the lightest trigger ive ever shot with. Bob kreiger did the rails for me, he did excellent work. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting automatic in the world, and is the standard for competition guns.

This is a 1979 colt gold cup series 70 national match that was customized with wilson combat parts. For sale colt gold cup series 70 1911 fanatics welcome. I know this debate rages on every gun forum on the internet. So why is it better than the original series 70s ive owned over the years.

There is a slight idiot scratch i did not put there. Colt fans will argue that series 70 and 80 only apply to colt and any other manufacture claiming series 80 are really just stating it has a firing. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the. The barrel to bushing fit is very snug as is the bushing to slide fit. If you are looking for one of the most accurate handguns in the world, and a pistol steeped in history, this is the one. I see that colt has a new reproduction model series 70. Colt 1911 gold cup mark iv series 70 national match.

The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Find colt model gold cup national match series 70 parts from numrich gun parts. Outside of a 1911a1 vintage war models, which i dont want to drop the coin on, this series is the one which most retains the classic looks, with modern improvisations that dont take away from the original spirit of a 1911. Browse the large selection of sights offered by numrich gun parts. Colt series 70 enickel gold cup national match rare. Bob rodgers was an absolute angel in taking it on and making a gun out of it. Colt 1911 factory oem extractor 45 caliber series 70. Colt series 70 government 1911 handgun shooters report. The older colts gold cup trophy shown has had a lot of love and parts to shoot 100s.

For home defense, competition use or sheer collectability, it is hard to beat a vintage colt gold cup 1911. While the colt gold cup has long been considered to be the standard goto 1911 for competition use, colt has recently unveiled the appropriately named colt competition 1911. We offer you a pristine series 70 colt model 1911 gold cup national match mk iv nm. Colt mkiv series 70 gold cup national match 1911addicts. The series 70s are probably the most highly regarded of all the 1911s. Of all the somewhat affordable colt 1911s around, my personal favorite is the gold cup national match line. Colt introduces new gold cup trophy pistol with series 70. Colt gold cup series 70, original vs reproduction 1911forum. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world. Colt mfg o5872a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70. Signed in accounts do not need to verify with captcha. Present day you can get reproduction series 70 without the collet bushing as well as series 80. The colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price.

The left side is marked colts mkivseries 70 gold cup national match. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a. Colt gold cup national match series 70 sights gun parts. I sold off my last modern springfield armory, a 1911 loaded, and replaced it with a colt 1911 gold cup nation match mk iv, series 70, in.

Colt 1911 gold cup national match 9mm blue series 70 clark. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealers showcase to the firing line. The right side of the slide is marked colt gold cup national match and with the cup. Colt 1911 slide stop series 70 45acp oem national match marked 1. Colt gold cup series 70, original vs reproduction i am in the market for a competitive 1911 and a friend of mine has a gold cup series 70 manufactured in 1976. Colt 1911 series 70 gold cup national match for sale. Classic features include walnut grips with medalions. As a 35 year colt armorer, i called the colt custom shop to see if i could order a specific agency model commemorative 1911, like the one i. The new colt series 70 government ships with two 7round magazines just like when starsky and hutch was on tv.

I have a colt series 70 in 9mm that i installed a egw prefit bored bushing in last evening having read about the possible failure of the collet fingers. Colt national match pistol is this the best 1911 colt ever made. Colt commander and colt gold cup national match mkivseries 70 tabletop look duration. Trying out the much modified colt 70 series gold cup national match. Colt mk iv series 70 gold cup national match, 45 acp made in 1971, with original box and paperwork. Barrel chamber hood changed from wide gi style to narrow gold cup style. Colt gold cup pistols have been used to compete in local club matches through the. Series 70 colt collet barrel bushing reliability the. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international.

Colts entire line of 1911style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. May 22, 2019 of all the somewhat affordable colt 1911s around, my personal favorite is the gold cup national match line. As a 35 year colt armorer, i called the colt custom shop to see if i could order a specific agency model commemorative 1911, like the one i already have. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive models. The colt 1991 makes use of the series 80 firing mechanism, beavertail grip, spur hammer and a solid trigger. Stopped in to my lgs today and there under glass was the colt gold cup ive been looking for in the last few weeks. In effect, the return to the preseries 80 system at colt is a return to the series 70 style guns and earlier m1911a1s.

Colt 1911 gold cup national match series 70 youtube. I see the saro recommended quite frequently but i really like the stainless steel with the blue grips. Colt o5870a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70 sao 45. Colt auto pistols gold cup national match series 70 o frame sights. Ive been doing a lot of reading on the forums and i am wondering if the colt series 70 gold cup trophy lite would make a good starter.