^Lot 266 Colt MK IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol

Colt MK IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol, #70N36011, .45 ACP cal., 5" National Match barrel, dark blue finish, checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions, blade front and square-notched fully adjustable Elliason rear sight, skeletonized trigger, and blued steel Colt magazine. Mfg'd 1976. In matching numbered wood grain pattern Colt box with two-piece Styrofoam insert and instruction manual. Condition is excellent, appearing little used, and retaining approx. 98% factory metal finish. Finish wear to the lower left edge of the slide accounts for most of the finish loss. Grips are like new with sharp checkering and bright gold-colored medallions. Action operates smoothly, excellent bright bore. Box shows age and wear with reinforcing tape at some of the edges and corners, end label is legible. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Modern/PPT)