Colt 1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm 4.25″ S/A Only Pistol MFD 1968 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,809.00
LSB#: LSB260409MF003
Make: Colt
Model: Commander
Serial Number: 60193-LW
Year of Manufacture: 1968 C&R (Colt Serial Lookup)
Caliber: 9mm, 9×19
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 9-round magazine. The magazine shows minor operational wear. Overall, the magazine rates in Excellent condition.
Barrel Length: 4.25″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a serrated metal blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a flat top square notch dovetailed to the slide. The top of the slide has a matte finish for glare reduction.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT COMMANDER” / “COLT” / “AUTOMATIC 9M/M LUGER”, and a Rampant Colt logo. The left upper trigger bow has an “S” and the lower bow has the Verified Proof mark. 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 with the serial number and “P” on the trigger bow. The top of the barrel is marked “CAL. 9MM. LUGER”.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two piece checkered “Colt wood” with large Rampant Colt molded medallions. There are minor handling marks and scuffs. The checkering remains sharp and defined with little to no peak loss. There are no cracks or chips. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued/Anodized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its finish. There are minor handling scuffs and scratches along the slide. The frame shows light handling scuffs. The barrel, hood, and action shows operational wear. Overall, this pistol rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Colt “woodgrain” cardboard box (not serial matching), 1x 9-round magazine, and paperwork.
Our Assessment: This 1968 Colt Commander is a desirable C&R-eligible Lightweight Commander chambered in 9mm Luger, a particularly appealing configuration for collectors of early commercial Colt 1911 variants. The Commander was Colt’s shortened, lightweight postwar adaptation of the 1911 platform, offering a 4.25″ barrel and alloy frame for easier carry while retaining the familiar single-action operation, grip safety, thumb safety, and removable magazine system. Originally offered in chamberings including 9mm, .45 ACP, and .38 Super, the Commander became one of Colt’s most important carry-size 1911 patterns, and this example’s 9mm chambering, “COLT COMMANDER” slide marking, Rampant Colt logo, matte-topped slide, and original Coltwood grips give it excellent vintage commercial appeal.
This pistol remains in Excellent overall condition, retaining about 99% of its original blued/anodized finish with only minor handling scuffs and scratches on the slide and frame, along with operational wear on the barrel, hood, and action. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. The Coltwood grips with molded Rampant Colt medallions are also Excellent, with sharp checkering, little to no peak loss, and no cracks or chips. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the included 9-round magazine rates Excellent with minor operational wear. The Colt “woodgrain” cardboard box, though not serial matching, and included paperwork add nicely to the package. This is a clean, early Lightweight Commander in 9mm that should appeal to Colt collectors, 1911 enthusiasts, and shooters who appreciate classic carry-size Colt automatics. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY