*2 of 2 Consecutively Numbered Colt Custom Shop Engraved Gold Cup National Match Pistol in Factory Box
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,000
Sold for $2,040
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
*2 of 2 Consecutively Numbered Colt Custom Shop Engraved Gold Cup National Match Pistol in Factory Box
.45 ACP. 5" barrel. SN: 70N47958 (mfg. ca.1977). Blued finish, bright barrel, checkered wood grips with gold finished Rampant Colt medallions. Single action semi-automatic tilting barrel design magazine fed pistol with grip and thumb safeties, Elliason adjustable rear sight and semi-Patridge front sight blade. Left side of slide marked COLT'S MKIV SERIES 70/GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH/.45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER and with the {Rampant Colt} logo. Right side of slide marked GOLD CUP/NATIONAL MATCH. Colt address and serial number on frame. Pistol is enhanced with tasteful engraving with flowing Arabesque scrolls with punch dot highlights on the slide behind and in front of the cocking serrations and at the muzzle. The frame is engraved along the forward portion of the dust cover and in front of and behind the upper portion of the grip panel. The pistol is contained in a Colt factory box with a fitted orange velvet lined interior. A single magazine is included.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Good. Bore very good, mostly bright with strong rifling and some patches of moderate oxidation near the muzzle. Much of the blue remains intact, although the gun has been a victim of poor storage with scattered patches of surface rust present and some areas of metal erosion and surface roughness. A thorough cleaning will likely improve the gun significantly, with a sonic bath likely doing wonders. Mechanically functional action. Grips with some light wear. Box fair to good and moderate worn with damage and mold and mildew on the interior.
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