Description
Item Description
**This model was the first Gold Cup National Match Model manufactured following WWII**
Model: National Match
Serial: 10626NM
Date of Manufacture: 1962
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 5" Match Grade
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The National Match M1911 Pistols are hand fitted and tuned for the National Match competitions which began at Caldwell, NJ and became the Camp Perry match. Among their numbers are some of the most beautiful and accurate pistols ever built.
By 1919 there were National matches, first at Caldwell NJ and then later at Camp Perry, Ohio. Henry “Fitz” FitzGerald, as Colt’s representative, did a thriving business at Camp Perry replacing barrels and tuning triggers starting in 1920. In 1957 Colt re-introduced it’s NM in a much changed version. Known as the Gold Cup it had adjustable sights, a wider trigger with a stop and many cosmetic and practical changes. The slide was lightened as much as possible by internal machining to allow it to function well with wad cutter ammo.
These cuts were eliminated in the new Series 70 Model so it is stronger. The barrel on the Gold Cup has a narrower hood than the Government model so it is not readily interchangeable. A hood can be cut down satisfactorily with a little filing. A special barrel bushing was made for this model with a 45 degree angle on the recoil spring plug and a mating cut in the bushing. This bushing was eliminated when the Mark IV/Series ‘ 70 was introduced.
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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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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