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Colt National Match gold cup?
martzkj@msn.com
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Are these rare in 38? What kind of value do the have compared to the same gun in .45? I'm going to look at one in the morning and was wondering what it's worth. THANKS
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I assume this is a .38 super. And yes they are somewhat fewer in number than the .45 in this model. You did however, neglect to say what series it is, 70, 80, etc. In excellent condition, A series 70,
Gold Cup National Match in .38 super, will fetch, in this area at least, in the 700 to 800 dollar range. They are great pistols, I have had one for years and would not part with it, well, at least when my wife's not packin'it around in her purse.
FFL Dealer, Class 07/02 Mfg
A Mark III is an uncommon pistol, but does not command a great deal more than a .45 because the .45 is more popular. A complete package with box and papers is quite valuable as stated, but I do not believe the guns came originally with two magazines. I got mine (box, papers, target, tools, etc.) from the original owner and only got one magazine with it. My experience with Colt automatics of all types of that era indicates only one magazine was shipped with them. Magazines are scarce as stated, but demand is low too.
These are essentially collector's items so condition and accouterments dictate their value. As a competition pistol, the Smith & Wesson Model 52 is more accurate and less expensive so there is not much demand for Mark III pistols as shooters.
I am still curious to learn more about the plentiful .38 Super Gold Cups Python mentions, including the one his wife carries. A picture showing how the slide is marked would be appreciated.