Description
Item Description
This Colt Gold Cup National Match MKIV has been fully embossed with a beautiful master hand-engraved floral scroll by Barry Shultz!
Barry Shultz is recognized as one of the Colt Custom Shop’s modern-era engravers, working during the period when Colt was actively preserving and reviving its hand-cut engraving tradition in the late 20th century. His work follows the classic American scroll style rooted in the Colt engraving lineage that traces back to Cuno Helfricht and the Nimschke school, and like other Colt shop engravers of his era, he emphasized clean line flow, balanced coverage, and crisp shading rather than overly dense ornamentation. Shultz’s engraving is valued among collectors because it represents true, hand-executed Custom Shop work—not machine-rolled or outsourced embellishment—and because his signed pieces were produced in small quantities, often as special-order or presentation-grade firearms. When a Colt bears Barry Shultz’s name or factory documentation, it gains both artistic provenance and historical significance, placing it firmly within the continuation of Colt’s in-house engraving tradition.
Model: Gold Cup National Match MKIV Series 70
Serial: 03847N70
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless / Fire Blued Accents
Barrel Length: 5" National Match Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Elliason Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Ivory Grips with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Features floral scroll engravings throughout.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Gold Cup National Match MKIV Series 70 is a purpose-built target 1911 that epitomizes Colt’s competition pedigree. Chambered in .45 ACP and fitted with a 5" National Match barrel, this 1981 stainless example is set up for precision: a Colt-Elliason adjustable rear sight and undercut front sight create a crisp, repeatable sight picture, while the wide-groove adjustable target trigger and hand-honed internal parts yield a remarkably clean break and consistent lockup. Built on the Series 70 single-action platform with a flat mainspring housing and National Match barrel work, the pistol is engineered for the kind of accuracy and reliability demanded at club matches and the National Match line. This particular example adds premium presentation to its competitive chops. Finished in stainless and richly hand-engraved with floral scrolls, it pairs refined aesthetics with genuine National Match functionality. Genuine stag grips with inlaid Colt medallions complete the traditional target-pistol feel and provide positive purchase for precise control. In short, the Gold Cup NM MKIV combines top-tier match features with tasteful craftsmanship—an ideal choice for serious competitors, collectors, or any shooter who wants a classic, finely tuned 1911 for the firing line.
Return Policy:
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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