Price check: Colt Combat Commander

[berkbw]

Whereas I am almost BLIND I couldn't read the roll mark. Does it really say series 70, is it a cut down GM?

This all is meant to be FUN. I think my original statement to be true. If I am wrong, let me (and 1911 Tuner) know. I (less than HE, I think) enjoy being proven wrong.

WHY, you might ask. I would rather BE right than having BEEN
right.

b-

 

[beaver_lake]

Stainless Colt Commander Series 70 .45 ACP

I purchased a stainless Colt Commander series 70, many years ago from an older gentleman who weeped as he took my money. I was told by his grandson it was his duty weapon... in Korea? WW2? I am unsure of the claims his grandson made, but the weapon was ported, and throated according to the older gentleman.
I could swear it has the colt "horse" imprint with the words "series 70 Colt's Commander" Apparently this is entirely incorrect? The weapon is in my safe and I can't get to it right now, but I will report back as to the exact weapon and the factory imprints. It has a "special" wrap around rubber grip with finger grooves as well. And a stronger than normal spring as a weak hand could not cycle the chamber. I'll try to post a photo as well. Need your help to identify this gun.

 

[rklessdriver]

A couple of things.

1. That was a good deal on a Pre 80 Series Combat Commander. It's a nice looking pistol.

2. It is NOT Stainless. Stainless Colt 1911's were not offered until the 80 Series guns. What you have there is a Matte Nickle finish. Be careful bead blasting it as some abrasives (ie sand or glass) will damage the nickle finish. If you must blast it to clean up the finish use crushed walnut shells. IMO it looks pretty good as is.

3. The name game is all semantics with Colts. It is a COLT Combat Commander... end of story. Technically I guess it should be called a "Pre 80 Series COLT Combat Commander" as no Commanders were given the collet barrel bushing or MKIV Sereis 70 Rollmarks nor does it have a firing pin block... but folks who don't know any better mistakenly call anything without a Series 80 rollmark and the firing pin block saftey a Series 70.
Will

 

[beaver_lake]

Stainless Colt Commander Series 70 .45 ACP

This weapon has a Pachmayer wrap around, rubber finger grooved grip, with the words "Signature' on the grip. It is indeed a stainless steel .45 ACP Colt's commander, series 70 without a firing pin safety. I HAVE to post a photo of this gun. While I do not doubt your sincerity, nor historical accuracy this Colt appears to be a genuine, .45 caliber stainless steel Colt's Commander, series 70
Peace.
And I WILL post a photo, as soon as I can retrieve the gun.
And I need the community's opinion as to the authenticity of this weapon.

 

[Vonderek]

Here is how it ended up. Replaced the comp/bushing, smooth wood stocks, and ss grip bushings. Never did try to clean up the finish. This gun carries and shoots great and is one of my all-time favorites.

 

[paul45]

That is satin nickel.... a VERY light, low pressure bead blast would refresh it. Or.....don't laugh, but I have refreshed satin nickel with hot water and toothpaste.....looked like new after a good scrubbing.

 

[paul45]

I purchased a stainless Colt Commander series 70, many years ago from an older gentleman who weeped as he took my money. I was told by his grandson it was his duty weapon... in Korea? WW2?

Stainless was not used till '83, and it would be more correct to refer to it as a pre-series 80. Commanders, Combat or otherwise, never used the collett bushing.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I have seen a LW Combat Commander in 38 Super before. It might have just been a LW frame frankensteined onto the slide though.