Colt Mfg Gold Cup Lite Series 1911 .38 Super Stainless Steel Pistol, Part O5073GCL

The Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. The first Colt Gold Cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealers showcase to the firing line. The Colt Gold Cup Lite is the entry point into the Gold Cup family. It features a Gold Cup Series 70 Wide 3 Hole Aluminum Target Trigger with a trigger weight of 4-6 lbs. The National Match Barrel, adjustable Bomar rear sight and Novak Red Fiber Optic front sight ensure the utmost accuracy. Accessories include- magazine, cable lock and instruction manual.

The Colt Mfg Gold Cup Lite Series 1911, part number O5073GCL, combines the proven single-action 1911 design with competition-focused features and a refined stainless steel finish. Chambered in .38 Super, this full-size semi-automatic pistol is built around a stainless steel frame and slide, providing a durable platform for range use, training, and authorized sporting applications. Its brushed stainless appearance is complemented by blue scalloped G10 grips for a distinctive look and a secure, textured hold.
The pistol features a National Match barrel designed to support consistent performance, along with a serrated stainless steel slide for positive manipulation. Its sight system pairs a Novak fiber optic front sight with an adjustable Bomar-style rear sight, providing a high-contrast aiming setup that can be fine-tuned to suit the shooter and load. The skeletonized trigger contributes to the Gold Cup configuration, while the single-action-only operation delivers the traditional 1911 trigger system.
Handling and control are enhanced by an upswept beavertail grip safety and ambidextrous grip and thumb safeties. The full-size frame uses blue checkered G10 scallop grips, while the ambidextrous controls accommodate a broad range of shooting preferences. The package includes one magazine, and the pistol’s balanced steel construction and 38-ounce weight support steady handling on the range. With its combination of Colt heritage, stainless construction, adjustable sights, and .38 Super chambering, the O5073GCL is a capable choice for shooters seeking a feature-rich Gold Cup 1911.

Features:

• Brand and Part Number: Colt Mfg Gold Cup Lite Series 1911, part O5073GCL

• Caliber: .38 Super

• Action: Single-action-only semi-automatic operation

• Barrel: National Match stainless steel barrel

• Frame and Slide: Stainless steel construction with a brushed stainless finish

• Sights: Novak fiber optic front sight with adjustable Bomar-style rear sight

• Safety: Upswept beavertail grip safety with ambidextrous grip and thumb safeties

• Trigger: Skeletonized single-action trigger

• Grips: Blue scalloped G10 grips with a checkered surface

• Magazine: Includes one magazine

• Configuration: Full-size 1911 design with serrated slide

• Weight: 38 ounces