Colt Gold Cup Trophy 1911 .45 ACP Stainless, 5 in., 1997 Production with Adjustable Target Sights
This 1997 Colt Gold Cup Trophy is a full-size, stainless-steel 1911 in .45 ACP built with target-focused features and clean execution. It carries the GCT serial prefix associated with Gold Cup Trophy pistols and includes a 5-inch stainless barrel, Bo-Mar–style adjustable rear sight set into a milled slide recess, and brushed flats with matte rounds. It comes with two 7-round magazines, the factory Colt blue case with model label, and the owner's manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The stainless finish shows minor scratches and small blemishes from handling and prior use.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue hard case with model label (Gold Cup Trophy, 05070CS)
- Colt owner's manual
- 2x 7-round 1911 single-stack magazines with stainless steel bodies
- 1911 recoil spring
The Gold Cup Trophy configuration centers on precision-oriented features. It uses a Bo-Mar–style adjustable target rear sight mounted in a milled recess and a black dovetailed front blade. The slide has a flat-top with serrations and a lowered and flared ejection port.
Construction is all stainless steel with brushed flats and matte rounds, paired with a 5-inch stainless barrel. Controls and fitments include a long, lightened three-hole trigger, skeletonized rowel (Commander-style) hammer, and a flat, checkered mainspring housing.
Ergonomics are classic 1911 with enhancements: an upswept beavertail grip safety with memory pad, manual thumb safety, and a slightly beveled magazine well. Checkered black grips with Colt medallions complete the setup.
This pistol is a United States–made example from 1997 (mfg. part number 05070CS) in the Gold Cup series, with the GCT serial prefix. Capacity is 7+1 using standard single-stack 1911 magazines.