COLT Gold Cup National Match 1911 | .45 ACP | 5″ | O5870A1

The Colt Gold Cup National Match is a Series 70 1911 built for precision target work and competitive shooting. It features a 5″ National Match barrel, blued carbon steel slide and frame, and fully adjustable Bomar-style rear sights for careful windage and elevation tuning. For a modern optic option that pairs well with this platform, consider a Trijicon RMR (compact pistol red dot) which mounts to many 1911 plates and remains under $1,000 in typical retail channels. Typical applications include competitive bullseye matches and precision range shooting.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The model is Gold Cup National Match (1911).
• The series is Gold Cup National Match Series 70.
• The action is Single Action (SAO) / Semi-Automatic.
• The barrel length is 5 inches.
• The barrel is described as a National Match stainless steel barrel.
• The slide is described as blued carbon steel.
• The frame material is carbon steel / steel.
• The finish is blued.
• The sighting system is adjustable Bomar-style rear sight with target post front.
• The overall length is 8.50 inches.
• The platform is a 1911 pistol intended for precision and competition use.
• The trigger is described as a wide target / skeletonized match trigger.
• The grips are described in the source material as wood with integrated gold medallion.
• The UPC is 098289042927.

The Gold Cup National Match blends Colt’s traditional 1911 ergonomics with match-grade components to deliver a refined target pistol. Its adjustable target sights and National Match barrel make it suited to deliberate, precision shooting and formal competition. The blued finish and classic wood grip treatment retain a vintage appearance while the Series 70 design preserves the crisp single-action feel expected by experienced shooters.

Owners and reviewers commonly praise the Gold Cup for its match-grade accuracy and its crisp single-action trigger; it is often cited as a standard for competitive 1911s.

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