*BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERIES-70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 70N13828. Cal 45 ACP. Bright blue finish with 5″ bright bbl with the marking “COLT 45 AUTO. N.M. / MK.IV/SERIES’70”. Slide has usual series 70 markings along with “GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH” on the left side. Right side is also marked with the Gold Cup designation and the outline of a trophy cup. Pistol has about “A” coverage fine foliate arabesque pattern engraving with pearled background. Slide has the orig thick partridge front sight and Elliason adjustable rear sight. Frame has flat spring housing with long spur grip safety and short spur hammer. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc pearl grips that have three series of 5-incised lines. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal 45 ACP with 5″ bbl, royal blue finish, wood stocks and class “A” engraving, furnished with flat mainspring housing and shipped to Big Bear Stores, Billings, MT, on June 27, 1975 in a 1-gun shipment to order #10158. Pearl grips were obviously added at a later date. While the series 70 Gold Cup is not exceedingly, rare factory engraved examples are nearly unknown. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to never have been fired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig bright blue finish with only some light wear from the bushing on the bbl from having been retracted several times. Grips are very fine with light fire and light color. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-53875 JR281 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3167

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3167	$14,375.00	BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERIES-70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 70N13828. Cal 45 ACP. Bright blue finish with 5″ bright bbl with the marking “COLT 45 AUTO. N.M. / MK.IV/SERIES’70”. Slide has usual series 70 markings along with “GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH” on the left side. Right side is also marked with the Gold Cup designation and the outline of a trophy cup. Pistol has about “A” coverage fine foliate arabesque pattern engraving with pearled background. Slide has the orig thick partridge front sight and Elliason adjustable rear sight. Frame has flat spring housing with long spur grip safety and short spur hammer. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc pearl grips that have three series of 5-incised lines. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this pistol in cal 45 ACP with 5″ bbl, royal blue finish, wood stocks and class “A” engraving, furnished with flat mainspring housing and shipped to Big Bear Stores, Billings, MT, on June 27, 1975 in a 1-gun shipment to order #10158. Pearl grips were obviously added at a later date. While the series 70 Gold Cup is not exceedingly, rare factory engraved examples are nearly unknown. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to never have been fired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp, orig bright blue finish with only some light wear from the bushing on the bbl from having been retracted several times. Grips are very fine with light fire and light color. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-53875 JR281 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3167 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERIES-70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.