Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 70 .45 ACP 1911, 5-Inch, Blued, 1982 Production
This Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 70 is a late Series '70 example produced in 1982, chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel. It features classic blued carbon-steel construction with polished slide flats and a matte top, fully adjustable target sights, and the factory wide, lightened aluminum target trigger. It comes with its matching Colt factory box and original paperwork, adding provenance that matters to buyers and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The slide finish appears slightly cloudy consistent with the firearm's age. Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Colt factory cardboard box with woodgrain pattern and matching end label (Model D5870, .45, 5", Finish B, matching serial)
- Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 70 instruction manual
- Colt Authorized Service pamphlet
- One steel single-stack 1911 magazine (branding not visible)
The MK IV/Series 70 Gold Cup National Match is Colt's purpose-built target variant of the 1911 platform. This full-size .45 ACP pistol is a late Series '70 example identifiable by its N70-suffix serial format and 1982 production year, aligning with the 1981–1983 timeframe for this configuration.
Construction is blued carbon steel with polished flats and a matte top, a finish combination that reduces glare while showcasing the slide's polished sides. The rear sight is pinned to the slide, and the pistol is equipped with fully adjustable target sights for precise elevation and windage control.
Target-focused features include the wide, three-hole, lightened aluminum trigger, a checkered magazine release, and the standard Colt thumb safety and grip safety. The grip panels are checkered wood with gold Colt medallions, providing a secure hold and a classic factory look.
Documentation and packaging support the pistol's provenance. The factory box end label matches the pistol's serial format and lists model code D5870, caliber .45, barrel length 5, and finish B. The included Colt instruction manual and Authorized Service pamphlet round out the original paperwork.