Colt Gunsite Lightweight Commander O4840CGP .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, 2017
SOLD FOR: $2094
LSB#: 220219SS019
Make: Colt
Model: Gunsite Lightweight Commander
Serial Number: CGLC0070
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2017
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT GUNSITE PISTOL” and behind the serrations with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER” and with a Gunsite raven logo. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / CGLC0070”. The barrel at the port is marked “-COLT .45 AUTO N.M.-”. The left-front of the trigger guard is marked with “VP” in a triangle, the left-rear with “L”. The magazine floorplates are marked with a rampant colt, “COLT / 45 AUTO / 8-RD” and “C”, the left of the bodies are marked “45 ACP”, the followers are marked “PATENTED / 6,560,907”.
Barrel Length: 4 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Trijicon blade with a tritium insert, dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a Novak square notch, dovetailed and screw-set to the rear of the slide. The tritium lamp has dimmed slightly, but is still useable as a night sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece slim checkered wood with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Blue & Black Alloy Frame, Total Bead Blast
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. This pistol does not have a firing pin disconnect safety but is factory equipped with a Wolf heavy firing pin spring and 18 lb. recoil spring kit. 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, cable lock, and a total of two 8-round magazines. The box and accessories shw minor wear.
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. This example is the Gunsite Lightweight Commander, with special features specifically requested by the famed Gunsite Academy. This includes a serrated short alloy trigger with over-travel adjustment, Commander style hammer, extended beavertail safety, Wilson extended thumb safety, Novak rear and Trijicon front sights, under-cut trigger guard, serrated frontstrap and serrated flat mainspring housing, beveled magazine well, National Match barrel, slim grips, Gold Cup-style serrated grip frame and all corners de-horned. The result is a fantastic carry pistol, especially if you’re looking to take some training courses at Gunsite! That said, this is a limited production pistol,and it would be a great addition to a Colt collection. Please see our photos and good luck!