Colt Lightweight Commander Model 1911 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol 1968 C&R
Sold For: $3,250
LSB#: 200829JW16
Make: Colt
Model: Lightweight Commander Model
Serial Number: 58704-LW
Year of Manufacture: 1968 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COMMANDER / MODEL”, “COLT”, “AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” and with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. The right side of the frame is marked “58704-LW”. The barrel at the port is marked “COLT .45 AUTO”. The left-rear of the trigger guard is marked with “VP” in a triangle, the left-front “S”. The right front of the trigger guard is marked “1″. The magazine floorplates are marked “COLT / .45 AUTO.”.
Barrel Length: 4 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a serrated, ramped face fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic “Coltwood” panels with rampant colt logos in their centers. The grips show slight stretching of the screw holes from shrinkage, common with Coltwood grips, but otherwise show only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy Frame
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. The pistol shows only minor operational wear and light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has very little play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a two-piece faux-wood cardboard Colt box with model-matching label, the serial number hand-written on the bottom of the tray portion, manual, warranty card, and a total of two 7-round magazines. The box has light storage wear, in about Very Good-Fine condition. The magazines have minor operational wear with intact feed lips and strong springs, in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: Introduced by Colt as a lighter-weight version of the 1911, the smaller size of the Commander was popular and soon they were offered in a number of variations including different frame materials and calibers. The original development centered on an aluminum-frame 9mm as a candidate for US Military post-war officer’s pistols, but were also offered in the classic .45 ACP cartridge. This example was produced in 1968, chambered for .45 ACP and is in Fine-Excellent condition. It retains the vast majority of its finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. The grips show slight shrinkage, common with the “Coltwood” grips of this era, but little in the way of wear. While this will make for a nice carry pistol in a potent chambering, its high condition and original box will also make a great addition to a Colt automatic collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This C&R Pistol CAN be sold as a dealer sale in California and CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) as our Simi Valley location. All C&R firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location; we cannot ship directly to a C&R holder in California. Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply.
