Colt Delta Gold Cup MK IV/Series 80 10mm, 5 in Stainless 1911 (1989 Production)
This Colt Delta Gold Cup is a government-size, stainless-steel 1911 chambered in 10mm and manufactured in 1989. Built in comparatively low numbers in the late 1980s–early 1990s, it features the Delta triangle markings and DELTA GOLD CUP rollmark, a flat-topped sighting rib, and a fully adjustable rear sight. The stainless slide and frame show polished flats with matte rounds, giving this example a clean, purpose-built look backed by notable model-specific features.
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 - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Colt Delta Gold Cup MK IV/Series 80 10mm pistol
- One 8-round magazine
This Delta Gold Cup is the government-size 5-inch variant in 10mm with a stainless slide and frame, finished with polished flats and matte rounds. It carries the distinctive Delta triangle logos and DELTA GOLD CUP rollmark, aligning it with the limited-production run from the late 1980s–early 1990s. According to Colt records, this example was manufactured in 1989, and the DG serial prefix denotes the Delta Gold Cup model line.
The slide is set up with a flat-topped longitudinal sighting rib, rear-only vertical cocking serrations, and a lowered/flared ejection port. Sight regulation comes from a fully adjustable rear paired with a dovetailed front blade, providing a sight radius of approximately 6.5 in.
Controls and fire control components reflect the model’s target orientation: a long, slotted, grooved target trigger and a spur, serrated hammer. The pistol retains a standard barrel bushing and checkered recoil spring plug (no full-length guide rod), with a flat, vertically serrated mainspring housing and a smooth frontstrap. Safety systems include a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and Series 80 firing-pin safety.
Factory-style wraparound finger-groove dark hardwood grips with gold Colt medallions provide a secure hold and distinctive appearance. Capacity is 8+1 rounds of 10mm Auto. Made in the USA and built on the proven 1911 platform, this Delta Gold Cup combines purpose-built 10mm features with the collectability of a comparatively low-production late-1980s Colt.