Colt Commander 1991/1911 Model 04691 4 1/4″ .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2320
LSB#: 210811HE10
Make: Colt
Model: Commander, Model 04691
Serial Number: CJ58875
Year of Manufacture: 2007-2015
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “-COLT’S- / COMMANDER MODEL / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER” and with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “COMMANDER MODEL”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and “CJ58875”. The barrel at the port is marked “-COLT .45 AUTO-”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with “A”. The magazine baseplate is marked “C” and “COLT / 45 AUTO” with a rampant colt.
Barrel Length: 4 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The installed grips are two-piece checkered wood with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is in some light operational wear on the barrel, grip safety and trigger. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: This pistol has a tight slide and a crisp trigger. The action functions correctly. This pistol has a firing pin block safety (like series ’80). 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 blue plastic Colt box with serial matching label, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual, and a single 7-round blued Colt magazine, all in 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. While the original development centered on an aluminum-frame 9mm as a candidate for US Military post-war officer’s pistols, the steel frame Commanders such as this one are what most people think of when they think of “The Commander”. This Commander is a recent production model with the same basic design as a 1911-A1, but with a Commander “ring” hammer and shorter 4 1/4″ barrel. It would make for a great carry pistol chambered in the powerful .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol is in Excellent condition showing very faint operational wear in the trigger and grip safety’s finish. It comes with its original Colt box, ready for carry or collection. Please see our photos and good luck!