Colt 1911-22 Gold Cup Trophy .22 LR, 5-inch, Walther-Ulm Licensed Production, Adjustable Target Sights
This Colt 1911-22 Gold Cup Trophy is a licensed-production rimfire 1911 manufactured by Carl Walther in Ulm, Germany and imported by Walther Arms, Fort Smith, AR. It is a full-size, 5-inch, single-action-only blowback pistol with target-focused features and authentic Gold Cup markings. German CIP proof marks with the Ulm stag-horn and two-letter date code "BD" (2013) are present, underscoring its Walther-Ulm origin.
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: This firearm is in great shape overall. Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present from light handling.
What’s Included
- Colt factory hard case with matching serial label (Art.-No. 517.03.06)
- Colt 1911-22 Rimfire manual
- Polymer magazine loader
- Four 10-round factory Colt .22 LR magazines marked 'Colt cal. .22 L.R. Made in Germany'
This Gold Cup Trophy variant retains the hallmark target upgrades associated with the series, including a three-hole target trigger, skeletonized hammer, and a beavertail grip safety with a raised memory pad. The slide has rear cocking serrations only and wears a matte black finish that matches the metal frame and receiver.
The sighting system is set up for precision: an adjustable target rear sight with elevation and windage screws, paired with a fixed front blade. The checkered black polymer grip panels with diamond escutcheons provide a classic 1911 look and a secure hold.
Markings include "COLT GOLD CUP TROPHY" with the trophy icon on the slide and "CAL. .22 LR." on the right side. Import and origin details are roll-marked: "US IMPORTER WALTHER ARMS FORT SMITH, AR," "MADE BY CARL WALTHER GERMANY," and "LIC. TM of NEW COLT HOLDING CORP." German CIP nitro proofs (DE, eagle over N) and the Ulm stag-horn are present, along with the "BD" (2013) date code.
This full-size, government-length .22 LR runs on a simple blowback action and feeds from 10-round magazines. The included factory case carries labeling for Article No. 517.03.06 and UPC 723364200861, matching the pistol’s documentation and configuration.