Series 70 Gold Cup National Match

[chevyext02]

Another Colt added to my collection.
Per serial number: I have a 1974 Series 70 Gold Cup National Match.
So my question is...
How come my model has the big billboard letters & the other Series 70 GCNM models don't.
This is my second Gold Cup & I am starting to love them more & more...Pictures aren't that good but here ya go..
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-11-08_1327.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-11-08_1332.jpg
Here is one with the sister Gold Cup Trophy
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-11-08_1334.jpg

[tenx]

Somewhere between 70N50000 and 70N60000 Colt changed the size of the lettering on the slide.

Do you plan to leave the rubber grips on? I think the GCNM look best with the original walnut grips.

[daveohno]

Another Gold Cup is always a nice addition to the collection!

[chevyext02]

Somewhere between 70N50000 and 70N60000 Colt changed the size of the lettering on the slide.

Do you plan to leave the rubber grips on? I think the GCNM look best with the original walnut grips.
You think so TENX........hmmm.........back to walnut grips it will go.......thanks for your advice....

[chevyext02]

Another Gold Cup is always a nice addition to the collection!
Daveohno,
+1 on that one.......although I was sick for a whole 2 days....I had to sacrifice my Combat Comander in order to obtain this one..........

[R-W]

Trading a Colt for a Colt? Man, that's a rough one.
But that 70's GC sure is spiffy chevyext02!
And yep... "back it should go, to original grips it should" says Yoda.

RW

[Joni Lynn]

Heh heh heh.............another Gold Cup addict in the making. :)

[chevyext02]

Trading a Colt for a Colt? Man, that's a rough one.
But that 70's GC sure is spiffy chevyext02!
And yep... "back it should go, to original grips it should" says Yoda.

RW
Oh belive me......It was a tough one for me....but now I can't stop thinking that I own a Series 70 GC............now im thinking of getting another GOLD CUP but don't know where to start at..........any suggestions?

[chevyext02]

Heh heh heh.............another Gold Cup addict in the making. :)
:bed: ........yes..............this is how I was when I obtained the second one........
:geek: .....this is me now trying to obtain another......LOL

[Joni Lynn]

It's not a serious enough addiction to seek counseling until you start using your toes to count them. ;) You need a pre 70 series, they're pretty nice.

[chevyext02]

It's not a serious enough addiction to seek counseling until you start using your toes to count them. ;) You need a pre 70 series, they're pretty nice.
LOL.....are you serious.....its gonna be awhile for me before I can get more than 10 GC's......I'll keep that in mind for future reference......
I saw a pre 70 series & those a bit high.........
I'm gonna have to start riding the bus to save gas & save up for one of those....thanks

[Joni Lynn]

The first ones were in 1957 and the first few years had an Accro rear sight instead of the Elliason. Nicely made and well fit guns.

[R-W]

Is there a 12 step program for 1911's?

RW

[chevyext02]

Is there a 12 step program for 1911's?

RW
Sign me up for morning, afternoon & evenings......
I can't do it on weekends.....That's usually my shopping day for Colt's. :butthead: :butthead:

[Joni Lynn]

Yes, it's twelve steps of 1911 addiction. It's really bad when you start with Gold Cups. Developing a taste for Colt's can easily mutate over to Les Baer-itis which is equally addictive.

[chevyext02]

Yes, it's twelve steps of 1911 addiction. It's really bad when you start with Gold Cups. Developing a taste for Colt's can easily mutate over to Les Baer-itis which is equally addictive.
Les Baer.......... :scared:
Why does that name sound............so........WARNING.....your on your own beyond this point b/c if you keep buying 1911's & send payments late & not to mention late fees & waiting for next month to make payments & not listening when she was telling not buy anymore.............
had to get that off my back...............no....I'll stick with Colt for now..

[Joni Lynn]

You can get in plenty of trouble with Colt's. There's so many different ones, variations and all. Colt's are fun to accumulate. ( :) Y :) )

[chevyext02]

Trading a Colt for a Colt? Man, that's a rough one.
But that 70's GC sure is spiffy chevyext02!
And yep... "back it should go, to original grips it should" says Yoda.

RW
TEX & R-W,
You were right all along..........it looks even better with the original grips......here's some pics
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-12-08_1950.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-12-08_1948.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-12-08_1937.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/chevyext02/05-12-08_1939.jpg

[pjsjr]

Is there a 12 step program for 1911's?

RW

I'm on step six...at the end of the week I'll be on step seven a 1943 1911A1 :D Then only five more and I'm cured :lm: Preston

[daveohno]

Being broke will keep Coltitis and the dreaded Expensive Baeritis at bay. I've successfully resisted buying any firearm for at least 6 months now.......

[chevyext02]

Being broke will keep Coltitis and the dreaded Expensive Baeritis at bay. I've successfully resisted buying any firearm for at least 6 months now.......
I am already planning on what to buy with my next pay check, which is this Friday.......... :butthead: :butthead:
Does anyone in DFW would like to sell me there Colt .38 Super or maybe a 9mm?...... ;)

[tenx]

Buying Colts is the best use of money I can think of.

[tenx]

checyext02, Blue steel and walnut - hard to beat that combination - it just looks right.

[chevyext02]

Buying Colts is the best use of money I can think of.
TENX,
Im with you on that one....... :bf:
They are a thing of beauty.......Wish I was an expert at engraving........imagine the things I would do to my pistols........ :sleep:

[Hill]

Take my advice........don't let the 1911 habit transmute into a Colt habit. You'll go to either a funny farm or the poor house if you get into single action Army's.

[Joni Lynn]

Ahhh.............better advice is rarely given.