Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 .45 ACP, Stainless, 5" Barrel, 1992 Production
This 1992 Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 is a full-size .45 ACP 1911 built with a brushed/matte stainless steel frame and slide. It features a 5" National Match barrel, a flat-top slide with anti-glare serrations, and adjustable target sights. Gold Cup-specific details, including the trophy-cup rollmark, Gold Cup sight cut, and a lowered and flared ejection port, set this example apart for precision-focused shooting and collectible appeal.
The barrel hood is marked "COLT .45 AUTO N.M.", confirming its National Match configuration. The pistol carries the maker’s frame legend "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO.
HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A." and an "1-S" stamp at the rear of the slide. A three-hole, target-style trigger, wide spur hammer, flat vertically serrated mainspring housing, and smooth front strap complete its target-oriented setup.
Adjustable rear target sighting with a fixed front blade supports precise aiming, while the Series 80 firing-pin safety complements the manual thumb safety and grip safety. The smooth ivory-colored grip panels with gold Colt medallions add a classic Gold Cup look. Capacity is 8+1 with the included single-stack magazine.
Purpose-built slide features include the flat-top profile with anti-glare serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port for reliable ejection. The Gold Cup sight cut accommodates the model’s target sighting arrangement. Overall, the configuration reflects Colt’s match-focused design in the MK IV/Series 80 era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present on the pistol. There are very minor, light spots of pitting in select areas. The grips have surface cracks. The action cycles smoothly, and the trigger pull is crisp. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue plastic hard case
- Colt MK IV/Series 80 Pistols: Gold Cup National Match safety and instruction manual
- Colt "The Legend Lives" outer box
- 1x 8-round steel 1911 single-stack magazine