finally got around to

[briansp82593]

taking some pics of my new to me colt... sadly its one of those really scratched up guns that were only fired 100< and for 510 otd it doesnt bother me that much... here ya go

 

[ranger58]

Looks nice to me, have fun with it, always nice to add to your collection

 

[yhtomit]

What year is that from? Very nice looking to me, but I'm no expert. Some good upgrades in there, though.

These pictures prove my contention that most guns look better with ring hammers

 

[PirateRadio]

*tries to resist to urge to run out and buy a 1911*

 

[briansp82593]

me either.... im looking for a page with years and dating help hah

 

[briansp82593]

could anyone help with the dating process?

 

[Claude Clay]

Brian....my wife knows a few single ladies.......

very nice purchase. has character (like my colt 1903--look at all that history it wears) & and the serial # alone justifies the purchase. enjoy

 

[briansp82593]

ok... im done with searching for a date... i just cannot find a website that lists the prefix...

 

[saemetric]

It was made in 1972.
Bruce

 

[Threecard]

Heck, that looks like a pretty good purchase to me. nice job!

 

[DFW1911]

That's a great buy - I have to admit I'm jealous. The scratches = character and a Commander = cool.

Have fun with it!

Take care,
DFW1911

 

[bannockburn]

briansp82593

Maybe try some Flitz on it to polish out some of those scratches; they don't look like they're that deep. Enjoy that Combat Commander.

 

[briansp82593]

thanks saemetric! and will flitz remove bluing?

 

[DougDubya]

Even with the scratches, she's beautiful. And, I dig the Pach's around her waist.

 

[briansp82593]

Thanks for all the comments... and if anyone is wondering those sights are wilsons... not sure what model, never seen anything like em...my favorite part, the trigger is about 3 1/2 pounds and snaps like a glass rod... got to love it

 

[bannockburn]

briansp82593

Flitz will not remove any bluing, and is non-abrasive so it's not going to scratch or mar the blued finish either. It's actual product description is that it's a metal polish and fiberglass cleaner with corrosion protection. I've used it on blued guns and on plated guns as well. It works great at getting rid of dirt, oil, grime, powder residue, etc. from the surface itself. Then just lightly buff it with a clean cotton cloth rag, and it will shine the bluing right up.

 

[Run&Shoot]

That is a real classic! I would rather have a scratched up Colt Combat Commander that many other models in new shiny condition. You can refinish the Colt someday, and you will always have a first class platform to start with.

Take care of it, enjoy shooting it lots, and someday treat it right with a refinish. I bet Robar could get that looking pretty darn nice.

 

[md7]

call me crazy, but i think the scratches on it don't take anything away from the pistol's looks. nice pistol you got there brian.

 

[mpmarty]

Almost like having a new car. After you put a scratch or two on it you quit worrying and start enjoying it. So you got one to enjoy, not worry about.
Congratulations, it was a great buy.

 

[Myrdhyn]

call me crazy, but i think the scratches on it don't take anything away from the pistol's looks. nice pistol you got there brian.

I was about to say almost the exact same thing: I like the scratches

 

[Ske1etor]

I was about to say almost the exact same thing: I like the scratches

I don't know if I can take it that far! I don't mind them too much as long as they don't start to corrode but I don't really LIKE scratches... lol

 

[Myrdhyn]

I don't like scratches, I just think in think in this case it makes the gun look....I dunno well loved? It just seems to add to it in this case IMO.