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pjpjr
Experts: Help is needed. I am on the verge of buying a Colt Gold Cup within the next week or 10 days and I need information as there are several variants available on our for sale boards. Which is the better of the various models? Series 70, series 80, Gold Cup, Gold Cup Trophy etc? I have heard almost every one speak of the series 70 as the greatest of all Colts, but there are many ads that state NIB this or that series, Gold Cup or Trophy From Colt's Custom Shop. What does that entail really and how do you know if it has been to the custon shop? Do all Gold Cups come from the Custom shop or only some of them? What do you look for as far as features that distinguish the Gold Cup?
A tall order I know but I'm sure the experts can show me the path to salvation.

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  • pjpjr
    I own a blued series 70 Gold Cup. Question is why is the safety lever "purple"? This gun is in 98%++ condition and the blueing is beautiful.
    Thanks to any replies.
    pjpjr
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  • rsnyder55
    My Series 70 Gold Cup is all the same blue.
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  • Contender Man
    If you aren't the original owner it could be that something was spilled on it, maybe when pistol was disassembled and part was on the bench. Or it could be an aftermarket piece. Or it could just be a poor job on the part from the factory, although back then the QC was pretty darn good especially on their upper end pieces.

    If you are the original owner, do you recall spilling anything on it?

    I've had alloys that turned funky colors from heat and/or exposure to the sun, but I don't think that would apply here ...


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  • axlerfan
    I have several Gold Cups made in the mid 70's, they too have a purple tint to the safety and slidestop both...does not affect the piece at all.
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  • ccr
    The purple color is mostly seen on reblued colts. Hopefully in your case just the parts were reblued not the whole gun.
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  • axlerfan
    Im quite sure none of mine have been refinished.
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  • JudgeColt
    I will agree with those who have said the "purple" is original. During the 1970s, the UAW at Colt was making life miserable at Colt and the "purple" parts are one result. I have several sets of factory ambidextrous kits and all are "purple." My 1976 Gold Cup does not have "purple" parts, but many did.
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