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Colt Delta Gold Cup MKIV 10MM SN:DG03341 MFG:1990

  • Finish: Stainless Steel
  • Model Number: 05010
  • Serial Number: DG03341
  • Series: 80
  • Shipped To: Amchar Wholesale
  • Year: 1990

This Colt Delta Gold Cup was shipped to Amchar Wholesale of 717 Maple Street in Rochester, New York on February 23rd, 1990 in a 16 gun shipment.  

Type of stocks are listed as: Black neoprene wraparound combat-style stocks.  Special Features note: Furnished with a an Accro rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation.

The Colt Delta Elite started production in 1987 and was considered the first 10mm firearm produced by a major manufacturer.  Production would stop in 1996 due to slow sales.  It would then regain production in 2008 in a next generation variation.

The 10MM Auto cartridge was first developed by Jeff Cooper and introduced in 1983 with the Bren Ten Pistol.  In 1989 the FBI would would select the cartridge for service for a short period of time.