Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt El Compadre Combat Commander Model!
The Davidson’s Exclusive Colt El Compadre Commander is a limited-edition pistol that blends refined artistry with timeless Colt craftsmanship. Finished in a deep, high-polish Baron Blue, it features elegant vine scrollwork with horizontal line dropouts on both sides of the slide, accented by 24-carat gold highlights on the Rampant Colt, Colt logo, hammer, trigger, model name, and decorative borders. Its exhibition-grade polished elk shed grips, secured with matching gold screws and adorned with the Rampant Colt, create a striking balance of rugged character and stately elegance. Produced in a run of only 500 pistols, the El Compadre Commander stands as both a functional sidearm and a collector’s piece, embodying the spirit of reliability, loyalty, and distinction.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: El Compadre Combat Commander Model
Serial: ECC209
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: High Polish Deep Baron Blue with Gold Detailing
Barrel Length: 4.25"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable White 3-Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Exhibition-grade Polished Elk Shed Grips with Matching Gold Screws and Adorned with the Rampant Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The slide features elegant vine scrollwork with horizontal line dropouts on both sides of the slide, accented by 24-carat gold highlights on the Rampant Colt, Colt logo, hammer, trigger, model name, and decorative borders.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Davidson’s Exclusive Colt El Compadre Combat Commander represents a fusion of artistry and heritage, showcasing Colt’s craftsmanship in a striking limited-edition design. Finished in a deep, high-polish Baron Blue with elegant vine scrollwork and 24-carat gold inlays, it exudes refinement while retaining a rugged elegance. Exhibition-grade elk shed grips, accented with gold screws and the Rampant Colt emblem, unify the pistol’s bold yet stately character. With only 500 produced, the El Compadre Commander stands out as both a highly collectible firearm and a functional sidearm, embodying themes of loyalty, reliability, and distinction that align with Colt’s long-standing reputation.
Model: El Compadre Combat Commander Model
Serial: ECC209
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: High Polish Deep Baron Blue with Gold Detailing
Barrel Length: 4.25"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable White 3-Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Exhibition-grade Polished Elk Shed Grips with Matching Gold Screws and Adorned with the Rampant Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The slide features elegant vine scrollwork with horizontal line dropouts on both sides of the slide, accented by 24-carat gold highlights on the Rampant Colt, Colt logo, hammer, trigger, model name, and decorative borders.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Davidson’s Exclusive Colt El Compadre Combat Commander represents a fusion of artistry and heritage, showcasing Colt’s craftsmanship in a striking limited-edition design. Finished in a deep, high-polish Baron Blue with elegant vine scrollwork and 24-carat gold inlays, it exudes refinement while retaining a rugged elegance. Exhibition-grade elk shed grips, accented with gold screws and the Rampant Colt emblem, unify the pistol’s bold yet stately character. With only 500 produced, the El Compadre Commander stands out as both a highly collectible firearm and a functional sidearm, embodying themes of loyalty, reliability, and distinction that align with Colt’s long-standing reputation.
Beyond its exclusivity, the El Compadre draws on the storied lineage of the Colt Commander series, which originated from a post–World War II U.S. government trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911. Introduced in 1950, the original Commander featured an aluminum alloy frame, a shorter 4.25-inch barrel, and chambering in 9mm Parabellum, making it the first aluminum-framed large-frame pistol in regular production. By 1970, Colt expanded the line with the all-steel “Combat Commander,” while renaming the alloy version the “Lightweight Commander.” The El Compadre Combat Commander not only carries forward this historical legacy but also elevates it with premium aesthetics and limited availability, securing its place as both a celebration of Colt’s innovation and a showcase of fine firearm artistry.
Contents:
Contents:
As you can see from the many high-resolution photos, this example remains New Old Stock, showing no signs of consumer use or handling. Additionally, this example will ship with the factory-labeled Colt case, the certificate of authenticity, and all other contents 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.
Shipping Details
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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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