Colt Commander Model 04091U Stainless 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, 2014

SOLD FOR: $1650

LSB#: 210811HE11

Make: Colt

Model: Commander, 04091U

Serial Number: CJ50239

Year of Manufacture: 2014

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 “CJ50239”. 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 “U”.

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 grips are two-piece checkered black rubber with molded Colt medallions. There are a few little scuffs on the bottoms. The checkering is sharp. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless

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. There are a few light draglines from use and storage. There are a few faint little spots of discoloration on the bottom of the slide in front of the dust cover. There is light operational wear. 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 (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 a serial matching label, manual, cable lock, and a single 7-round magazine.

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 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 hardly any signs of use. It comes with its original Colt box and a magazine, ready for carry or collection. Please see our photos and good luck!