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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this sought-after semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Gold Cup National Match Pre-70 Series!
The Colt Gold Cup National Match with “NM” suffix made between 1957-1970 were the first Gold Cup National Match Models manufactured following WWII and are considered Pre-70 Series.
This example features serial number 36532-NM and dates to 1970!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Gold Cup National Match
Serial: 36532NM
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" Match Grade Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Patridge Blade Front with Adjustable Colt-Elliason Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Walnut with Gold Colt Medallion
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “NATIONAL / *MATCH*,” “COLT,” and “AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Born as an expensive gun in the depths of the Great Depression, the finely crafted National Match sold better than expected but was never destined to be a mass-market success. The addition of the Super Match, a .38 Super with the same treatment, differing only in markings, caliber, and cartridge capacity, did little to change the inevitable. When production ceased with the outbreak of WWII, the epoch of the Colt National Match had come to an end. While Mullin notes that a few were assembled from leftover parts after the war’s conclusion, the company chose not to make it a catalog item. However, the concept was resurrected in 1957 with the Gold Cup. The first runs were marked only “National Match” on the slide, and later “National Match Gold Cup,” and finally just “Gold Cup.” Colt’s Gold Cup National Match 1911s have been a benchmark standard of quality for decades. There have been some variations since their introduction in the late ’50s. The Series ’70 introduced a collet barrel bushing, the Series ’80 a firing pin safety, and newer models offered various combinations of features, grips, and sights. This is one of the earlier production pistols, made before they started marking them with the “Gold Cup” name. Whether you’re looking for a great 1911-style target pistol or want to add an early-style Gold Cup National Match to your collection, this is a nice old pony.
Model: Gold Cup National Match
Serial: 36532NM
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" Match Grade Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Patridge Blade Front with Adjustable Colt-Elliason Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Walnut with Gold Colt Medallion
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “NATIONAL / *MATCH*,” “COLT,” and “AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Born as an expensive gun in the depths of the Great Depression, the finely crafted National Match sold better than expected but was never destined to be a mass-market success. The addition of the Super Match, a .38 Super with the same treatment, differing only in markings, caliber, and cartridge capacity, did little to change the inevitable. When production ceased with the outbreak of WWII, the epoch of the Colt National Match had come to an end. While Mullin notes that a few were assembled from leftover parts after the war’s conclusion, the company chose not to make it a catalog item. However, the concept was resurrected in 1957 with the Gold Cup. The first runs were marked only “National Match” on the slide, and later “National Match Gold Cup,” and finally just “Gold Cup.” Colt’s Gold Cup National Match 1911s have been a benchmark standard of quality for decades. There have been some variations since their introduction in the late ’50s. The Series ’70 introduced a collet barrel bushing, the Series ’80 a firing pin safety, and newer models offered various combinations of features, grips, and sights. This is one of the earlier production pistols, made before they started marking them with the “Gold Cup” name. Whether you’re looking for a great 1911-style target pistol or want to add an early-style Gold Cup National Match to your collection, this is a nice old pony.
Contents:
This example is in Phenomenal condition, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the Colt box pictured above!
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.
Shipping Details
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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.
Additional Details
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