Buy or pass? (Not) Colt Gold Cup Nat'l Match Mk IV Series 70

[CH4]

Yes, definitely not a Series 70 GCNM. Given what run-of-the-mill 1911s are going for, I wouldn't let mine go for less than $2K. There may be some that shoot better, but none have the same
je ne sais quois as a Colt Series 70 GCNM dressed in royal blue. A nice example would look like this:

 

[TheHobbyist]

Big L here 1911 has to throw a bullet in.
Great thread. I am a big believer when it comes to desire. If you like the gun, it is in good working order and it is priced right for you buy it. I not overly happy to read the seller misrepresented the gun, albeit probably ignorance being the reason.
On another subject tactical guns are going for high numbers today both new and used unless you have an "in" with a larger LGS. On the other hand, a friend of mine while we were at the range last week found a Browning Superposed that had been sitting for a year. My friend bought it at under 1K. Really good buy IMO.
Back to the 1911 -I am one of the first who will say step back from a modified gun. On the other had I have several. This is an example of a NM Marksmanship SA modified 1911. You can find one in your price point in lesser condition. Better use of your money..

Thank you Big L for sharing this photo of one of the original NM's, which were built by GI's and others after WWII (and prior to the pre-series 70 NM).

 

[wbraswell]

I bought a like new series 80 Gold Cup, in the Spring, on GB, with the original box, for that money. What do you want? Just a Colt or a Gold Cup? If that were an all stock Gov't with the box, OK. Like it is, I wouldn't.