Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV
Serial: SN09725
Date of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips with Finger Grooves
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV is widely regarded as one of the most refined and accurate production 1911-style pistols ever offered by Colt’s Manufacturing Company, representing a target-oriented evolution of the classic M1911 platform, beloved by competitive shooters and serious enthusiasts alike. Building on decades of iterative improvements and the storied National Match tradition that began in the 1950s, the Series 80 MK IV Gold Cup integrates precision-focused features such as a match-grade National Match barrel, a fully adjustable rear target sight and a high-visibility front sight optimized for quick acquisition and exacting sight picture, and an oversized, adjustable aluminum trigger that allows the shooter to fine-tune overtravel and pull weight to personal preference. The pistol is chambered in .45 ACP, fed from a detachable magazine typically holding 7–8 rounds, and is built on a robust forged steel frame and slide that deliver the heft and balance prized for precision shooting and stable recoil control. As a Series 80 model, it incorporates Colt’s internal firing pin safety plunger system, a design intended to reduce the risk of accidental discharge if dropped, while a dual recoil spring assembly helps soften the recoil impulse and improve reliability during extended shooting sessions. Enhanced ergonomics, including a beveled magazine well, oversized trigger guard, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions, support a natural hand position and secure purchase, and the pistol’s meticulous machining and tight tolerances contribute to its reputation for exceptional out-of-the-box accuracy—many examples are capable of sub-inch groups at typical target distances with quality ammunition. Over the years, the Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV has been used successfully in club competitions and national matches, and it remains a benchmark for what a factory-built, competition-ready 1911 can achieve, cherished both as a shooter’s instrument and as a collectible classic.
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.
Model: Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV
Serial: SN09725
Date of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips with Finger Grooves
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV is widely regarded as one of the most refined and accurate production 1911-style pistols ever offered by Colt’s Manufacturing Company, representing a target-oriented evolution of the classic M1911 platform, beloved by competitive shooters and serious enthusiasts alike. Building on decades of iterative improvements and the storied National Match tradition that began in the 1950s, the Series 80 MK IV Gold Cup integrates precision-focused features such as a match-grade National Match barrel, a fully adjustable rear target sight and a high-visibility front sight optimized for quick acquisition and exacting sight picture, and an oversized, adjustable aluminum trigger that allows the shooter to fine-tune overtravel and pull weight to personal preference. The pistol is chambered in .45 ACP, fed from a detachable magazine typically holding 7–8 rounds, and is built on a robust forged steel frame and slide that deliver the heft and balance prized for precision shooting and stable recoil control. As a Series 80 model, it incorporates Colt’s internal firing pin safety plunger system, a design intended to reduce the risk of accidental discharge if dropped, while a dual recoil spring assembly helps soften the recoil impulse and improve reliability during extended shooting sessions. Enhanced ergonomics, including a beveled magazine well, oversized trigger guard, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions, support a natural hand position and secure purchase, and the pistol’s meticulous machining and tight tolerances contribute to its reputation for exceptional out-of-the-box accuracy—many examples are capable of sub-inch groups at typical target distances with quality ammunition. Over the years, the Gold Cup National Match Series 80 MK IV has been used successfully in club competitions and national matches, and it remains a benchmark for what a factory-built, competition-ready 1911 can achieve, cherished both as a shooter’s instrument and as a collectible classic.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




