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Lot 555:Pair of Ben Lane Engraved Colt Gold Cup National Match Pistols

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 555:Pair of Ben Lane Engraved Colt Gold Cup National Match Pistols

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Very Attractive Matching Pair of Ben Lane Master Engraved and Signed Colt Mk. IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match Semi-Automatic Pistols with Scrimshawed Ivory Grips

A) Colt Mk. IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match Pistol

Originally manufactured in 1978, this pair of Colt Mk. IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match pistols were beautifully upgraded and embellished by Master Engraver Ben Lane Jr. (1940-2023), who signed his work on the frames under the grip panels with his typical conjoined "BL" marking. Lane was a Colt Master Engraver, founding member and past president of the Firearms Engraving Guild, and a founding member of the Colt Collector's Association. This very attractive pair of pistols show matching engraving featuring near full coverage vine scroll engraving on the sides of the frame and sides of the slide, while the upper surface of the slide and lower surface of the frame show a more matte nickel finish. The initials "J.F.B." are engraved on the left forward portion of the frame on the "A" gun and on the right forward portion of the frame on the "B" gun. The left sides of the slides have the three-line model and caliber marking followed by the Rampant Colt, while the right sides of the slides have the two-line Gold Cup National Match marking. The single line address and serial numbers, which are only 126 digits apart, are on the right side of the frames. Both of the pistols are fitted with Patridge blade front sights, Elliason adjustable notch rear sights, and adjustable serrated triggers. They are both fitted with smooth ivory grips that have a scrimshawed eagle on one panel and the initials "FB" on the other, the designs are mirrored on the right and left between the two pistols.

ConditionExcellent as embellished by Master Engraver Ben Lane Jr., retains 99% plus of the electroless nickel finish with only the slightest handling evidence and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also excellent with a few faint age lines and crisp scrimshaw designs. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelGold Cup National Match
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassModern Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel5 inch round
Finishelectroless nickel
Gripivory
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright with some very light streaking/spotting and crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views661
Catalog page436

B) Colt Mk. IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match Pistol

See description for "A".

ConditionExcellent as embellished by Master Engraver Ben Lane Jr., retains 99% plus of the electroless nickel finish with only the slightest handling evidence, minor spotting on the sights and hammer, and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also excellent with a few faint age lines and crisp scrimshaw designs. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelGold Cup National Match
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassModern Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel5 inch round
Finishelectroless nickel
Gripivory
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright with some light streaking/spotting and crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views661
Catalog page436
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