Description
Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction…this is the Colt Lightweight Commander!
As indicated in the accompanying factory letter, this Colt Commander was sold to R. Alejos y Cia, Ltda. at 8a Avendia Sur No.33 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It was shipped to Comisariato del Ejercito in Guatemala City, Guatemala on May 21, 1952. There was a total of 500 guns in the shipment.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightweight Commander
Serial: 27574-LW
Date of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Commander is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun based on the John M. Browning-designed M1911, notable for being the first mass-produced American pistol with an aluminum alloy frame and the first Colt pistol chambered in 9mm Parabellum. Originally developed as Colt's submission for a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911, the Commander was designed to meet new specifications set in 1949, including a maximum weight of 25 ounces and a length not exceeding 7 inches. Colt's entry was a modified M1911, chambered in 9mm, with an aluminum frame, a 4.25-inch barrel, and a 9-round magazine. This model went into regular production in 1950 and was the first aluminum-framed, large-frame pistol to be produced on a major scale. Initially, the Commander was offered in .45 ACP and .38 Super chamberings. In 1970, Colt introduced an all-steel version, the Colt Combat Commander, which was available with an optional satin nickel finish. To differentiate the two models, the aluminum-framed version was renamed the Lightweight Commander. Over the years, Colt produced several variants of the Commander, with different degrees of factory accurizing and materials, further solidifying its place as a versatile and iconic firearm in both military and civilian markets.
Contents:
Model: Lightweight Commander
Serial: 27574-LW
Date of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Commander is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun based on the John M. Browning-designed M1911, notable for being the first mass-produced American pistol with an aluminum alloy frame and the first Colt pistol chambered in 9mm Parabellum. Originally developed as Colt's submission for a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911, the Commander was designed to meet new specifications set in 1949, including a maximum weight of 25 ounces and a length not exceeding 7 inches. Colt's entry was a modified M1911, chambered in 9mm, with an aluminum frame, a 4.25-inch barrel, and a 9-round magazine. This model went into regular production in 1950 and was the first aluminum-framed, large-frame pistol to be produced on a major scale. Initially, the Commander was offered in .45 ACP and .38 Super chamberings. In 1970, Colt introduced an all-steel version, the Colt Combat Commander, which was available with an optional satin nickel finish. To differentiate the two models, the aluminum-framed version was renamed the Lightweight Commander. Over the years, Colt produced several variants of the Commander, with different degrees of factory accurizing and materials, further solidifying its place as a versatile and iconic firearm in both military and civilian markets.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory letter pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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