Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 .45 ACP, Stainless, 5 in Barrel, 1990 Production
This Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 is a full-size, stainless steel .45 ACP target pistol built in 1990. It features the Colt Elliason fully adjustable rear sight, a square Patridge-style front sight, a flat serrated top rib, and a wide, lightened three-hole target trigger with an overtravel stop. Marked with factory Gold Cup rollmarks and a National Match barrel hood visible through the ejection port, it presents the hallmark features that define Colt's premium 1911 match guns.
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 Notes: This firearm is in very good condition. It has minor scratches from handling wear throughout and functions great.
What’s Included
- 1 Colt factory 7-round .45 Auto magazine (floorplate marked "COLT .45 AUTO" with Rampant Colt)
The MK IV/Series 80 Gold Cup National Match pairs a 5-inch National Match .45 ACP barrel with a stainless steel frame and slide finished in matte stainless with brushed flats. The full-length top rib is flat and serrated to cut glare, and the ejection port is lowered to aid reliable case clearance. The slide is factory marked "SERIES '80 COLT MK IV" over "GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH" with the Rampant Colt on the left side, and "GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH" with a trophy cup emblem on the right side.
Target sighting equipment includes a square Patridge-style front blade and a Colt Elliason fully adjustable rear sight, providing fine control over elevation and windage. The National Match barrel hood is marked "COLT .45 AUTO N.M." and is visible through the ejection port, underscoring the model’s match-focused build.
The wide, lightened three-hole target trigger features an overtravel stop for a crisp, controlled break. Safety equipment consists of a left-side manual thumb safety, a grip safety with a long duckbill tang, and the Series 80 firing-pin safety. The pistol is configured with a serrated spur hammer, a vertically serrated mainspring housing, and a smooth front strap.
Stocks are black pebbled synthetic panels with Colt medallions for a secure hold and classic Colt presentation. The frame is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO.
HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.," reflecting its U.S. manufacture and Gold Cup lineage. Capacity is 7+1 rounds with the included factory magazine.