Colt combat commander

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

I have a shot at a blued combat commander excellent cond for 450.00. From what I've seen on gunbroker bids are running over 650 and up. Deal or no deal?

 

[Steve C]

With current prices it sounds like a good deal.

 

[meytind]

Go for it. If you actually want the gun, you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal.

 

[XavierBreath]

Series 80? Series 70? Pre-Series 80? What is the condition of the gun?

In general, any Colt 1911 that shoots reliably and isn't modified on the kitchen table by chimps is a deal for under $500. If this is a Pre-Series 70 gun, then snap it up. Snap it up anyway.......

 

[kanook]

I had one years ago and sold it. :banghead: but I needed the money. I am still trying to get another to replace it. Mine was the 80 series with colt/pacmyer grips.

 

[skipsan]

Any unmodified 80-Series or pre 80 Series Commander or Combat Commander for less than $500 is a good value. The only thing that might kill the deal is some ham-handed modifications that might have been incorporated. Nicely done mods would have to be considered on an individual basis.

 

[simulatedjim]

$450? Almost enough money left over for me to get a plane ticket whar is this Colt?

 

[MICHAEL T]

Like they said if not a kitchen table gunsmith special buy it

 

[smee781]

good deal,,,go for it.

 

[Oro]

Yep, "excellent condition" and not mucked with equals $600 or higher if you shop hard. Grab it.

 

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

I asked him today and he said he has had it for many years and it has original wood grips. I haven't seen it yet but I've worked with this person for years and trust him when he says it's excellent. He also said it's unmodified.

 

[sokygunner]

If its a good, solid, functioning firearm...you better buy it at that price.

 

[XavierBreath]

Jump on it! Both feet!

 

[hso]

Gotta agree with everyone else, that's a great deal.

 

[Jipps]

sounds like a great deal, but if you decide not to buy it I'll snap it up. Merritt Island is just a short drive for me.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Run, don't walk.

 

[SwampWolf]

What is the condition of the gun?

He said "excellent".

Snap it up anyway.......

Jump on it! Both feet!

And don't waste time putting your shoes on.

 

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

Dropped it off today

I think it's a real beauty, I really like it and like he said at least selling it to me he knows it's going to a good home. The serial # starts with 70 so I'm guessing it's a series 70.

 

[capttom]

Beautiful deal, the kind I never run across. You can go to proofhouse.com and may be able to check the age.

 

[Oro]

Wow, that's nice. I'm envious. All original and un-mucked with - a real find.

The serial # starts with 70 so I'm guessing it's a series 70.

No, it's a "pre-80." The Commander's never got the full "Series '70" treatment, but the frames were serial numbered like that, so it's misleading. Only the full-size guns were stamped "Series '70" on the slide and kitted with the accurizer barrel/bushing combination. "Series '70" guns say so on the slide and barrel.

 

[wditto]

great buy !!!!!

 

[remmy1911]

Great buy on a great gun, I enjoy mine.

But the commander pistols were never made in a Series 70, they have always retained the solid bushing. 70 is just the prefix, there are some website you can use to narrow down the production date or call Colt.

 

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

The serial# is 70bs885xx and proofhouse has the 1978 models starting at 70bs69000 so I'm guessing it was made in 78. Any colt experts want to chime in?

 

[GR8GIFT]

Why don't I have friends like that????? I'd buy everyone of them I could get at $450 in that shape. You have a great friend there.

 

[420Stainless]

Great one! Congratulations. I am broke, but I think I would dig the money up somewhere if a deal like that on an old Combat Commander came my way.