Value of a Series 80 Blued Gold Cup

[LarryL]

Hi,

I have a blued Series 80 Gold Cup.  It is the earlier model with the flat rib on top of the slide, and finish is 95%.  It had some modifications (extended mag release, extended safety, funnel well, Dwyer Group Gripper full length guide rod and link), but I was told that it has more value in stock condition, so I have removed them.  The only modification that can not be removed, is the factory sights have been changed to Millett sights.  I still have the Elliason rear site with the gun.  Also has the original brown cardboard box and all papers.

I've seen a couple used SS Gold Cups at Rileys here in NH.  Both are new enough to have the plastic boxes.  One has the rib on top, and they are asking $825.  The other is newer, and has the rounded slide top, and they are asking $850.

Should I expect a similar price range for my blued Gold Cup?

While I like the gun, I am having troubles seeing iron sights these days.  I'm considering buying something in the way of a race gun with optics on it, or have optics installed on the Gold Cup.

Any thoughts anyone?

thanks!

[Iowegan]

Your Gold Cup is a valued piece.  These go for $800~1000 depending on condition and location. With the box and papers, you should be in the $900 range. I've found location is sometimes more important than condition. In areas where bullseye competition is popular, prices go up.

The scope base for a 1911 type gun must be attached to the lower frame.  Brownell's sells  no-drill mounts made by NPC and Aimtech, both in the $60+ range.  See http://www.brownells.com and type 349-045-000 or 017-245-001 in the search box.