Colt Gold Cup National Match .45 ACP Pre-Series 70 1911, 5-inch, 1968, Blued with National Match Barrel and Elliason Sights
This 1968 Colt Gold Cup National Match is a pre-Series 70, full-size 1911 configured from the factory for target work. It features a National Match barrel, a flat-topped slide with matte rib and longitudinal serrations, and Colt-Elliason micrometer-adjustable rear sights. It comes with its factory box, manual, and sight tools, making it a strong example of the classic Gold Cup configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes on the exterior. Light pitting is present around the rear sight.
What’s Included
- Colt Gold Cup National Match factory box (serial number noted on lid)
- Colt Gold Cup National Match manual/brochure
- Colt-Elliason sight instruction card
- Sight adjustment tool
- 1x 7-round magazine
This pre-Series 70 Gold Cup National Match is built on a blued carbon steel frame and slide with high-polish flats and matte rounds. It uses the NM-suffix serial format associated with these models and retains the classic 1911 controls in a full-size, 5-inch configuration with a 7+1 capacity.
The National Match barrel is marked on the hood with "COLT .45 AUTO. N.M." The slide is flat-topped with a matte rib and longitudinal serrations, vertical rear cocking serrations, and a standard ejection port profile. Target sights include a Colt-Elliason micrometer-adjustable rear (marked "ELLIASON") paired with a square Patridge front blade.
The wide, grooved target trigger incorporates lightening cuts and an adjustable overtravel stop for precise control. Additional features include a wide serrated spur hammer, an arched mainspring housing, a checkered recoil spring plug, a thumb safety, and a grip safety.
Checkered walnut grip panels with gold Colt medallions complement the traditional blued finish. The included steel magazine is marked "45 ACP" and has witness holes.