Is my 1911 a goldcup?

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Bought this gun a couple of years ago and was told by the seller that he didn't think it was a goldcup because it is a 70 series and that all goldcups were 80 series, is this true? It does have a GoldCup slide and a NM barrel. Also I need to unload this gun but don't know it's value so could someone give me a ballpark price that I should be asking for it?

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Gold Cup .45

I had a series 70 MK IV GC NM. It was blued for sure and that was the only finish then...

Trigger for sure is not original either as it was adjustable and had only one large opening in center where the trigger adjustment screw was fitted.

Rear sight looks like the original Colt Eliason target or match sight.

Frame is relieved at trigger area ok.

Comp bushing is an addition of course.

Grips and finish is not original (if GC NM) Bushing and barrel should be checked too. Collar or solid bushing?? (if you still have the original)

Original spring was suited to soft target loads and should not be used with hardball or equivalent.

etc etc.

still a nice gun but price and buyer expectations are to be considered.

regards,
 
I do own a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup National Match and while I am not an expert it does look to me like the gun is probably a Series 80 Gold Cup. I would think the slide is a Series 80 and wonder that it doesn't say Mark IV, (and my gun's serial number starts with "70N" to indicate what it is), the sights do look like Elliason's I think, but the trigger is different, as mentioned, but I think are correct for the Series 80. I think the value is "depends." Generally as a gun that has been "worked on" and presumably not by a major name in 1911's, it won't be worth nearly as much as an original. Maybe $300-$450? Pretty hard to say. With the compensator, it may have also had a lot of juiced up rounds through it, too, and may not have the original matched barrrel and bushing to go with the slide. I would certainly want to see it before passing judgment, and I would be skeptical.
 
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An easy way to tell if it's a Gold Cup frame is by the trigger, it is fatter then your typical 1911 trigger. The frame is cut out larger to accomadate the thicker trigger. Hope it helps.
 
Trigger, grips and frame finish are wrong.
It has no added value being a Gold Cup now because of all the changes that have been made.
Price it as you would a "regular" Series 80...
 
It has no collector value...its basically a "parts" gun as it is now. Its basically worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but most used 1911s in this condition are running between $500-$700. If you get more, you deserve a well done!
 
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