Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 .45 ACP Stainless 1911 (1989) with National Match Barrel and Elliason Sights
This 1989 Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 is a full-size, stainless steel .45 ACP 1911 built with Colt's National Match components. It features the classic Gold Cup target setup with an Elliason adjustable rear sight, Patridge front sight, a wide three-hole aluminum target trigger with adjustable overtravel stop, and a barrel hood marked "COLT 45 AUTO NM." The stainless finish shows polished flats and matte rounds, and it is fitted with aftermarket Hogue black rubber wraparound grips with finger grooves.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
What's Included
- Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV/Series 80 .45 ACP pistol
- Hogue black rubber wraparound grips with finger grooves (installed)
Built on the Government-size 1911 platform, this Series 80 Gold Cup combines a 5-inch National Match barrel with a flat-topped slide and a lowered ejection port. The barrel hood is correctly marked "COLT 45 AUTO NM," confirming the National Match specification.
The sighting system is the Gold Cup standard: an Elliason adjustable rear sight paired with a Patridge-style front blade. The wide, three-hole aluminum target trigger includes an adjustable overtravel stop for a clean, consistent break.
Construction is stainless steel throughout, with polished flats and matte rounds for a purposeful appearance. It retains a serrated spur hammer, a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations, a short GI-style guide rod, and a recoil spring plug with a checkered face.
Safety features include a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and the Series 80 firing pin safety. Aftermarket Hogue black rubber wraparound grips with finger grooves provide a secure, hand-filling hold. Frame marking reads "COLT'S PT. F. A.
MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A."