Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt / Talo Distributor's Lightweight Commander!
This particular example is Talo's Distributor Exclusive and was made in 2012!
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This particular example is Talo's Distributor Exclusive and was made in 2012!
Click here to view our other Live Auctions!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / Talo Distributor exclusive
Model: Lightweight Commander
Serial: LWC0226
Date of Manufacture: 2012
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Black cerakoted slide with Stainless steel cerakoted frame
Barrel Length: 4 1/4" Stainless steel barrel
Optics/Sights: Night Vision tritium front sight with Plain Novak rear sight
Stock/Grips: Laminated wood grips with checkering and Colt medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pistol that would eventually be named the Colt Commander was Colt's Manufacturing Company's candidate in a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol that would be issued to officers. Requirements were issued in 1949 that the pistol had to be chambered for 9 mm Parabellum and could not exceed 7 inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Candidates included Browning Hi-Power variants by Canada's Inglis and Belgium's Fabrique Nationale, and Smith & Wesson's S&W Model 39. Colt entered a modified version of their M1911 pistol that was chambered for 9 mm Parabellum, had an aluminum alloy frame, a short 4.25-inch barrel, and a 9-round magazine.
In 1950, Colt moved their candidate into regular production. It was the first aluminum-framed large frame pistol in major production and the first Colt pistol to be originally chambered in 9 mm Parabellum. The first year's production included .45 ACP and .38 Super chamberings. In 1970, Colt introduced the all-steel "Colt Combat Commander", with an optional model in satin nickel. To differentiate between the two models, the aluminum-framed model was renamed the "Lightweight Commander".
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory labeled box, one extra magazine, a lock and paperwork 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.
Model: Lightweight Commander
Serial: LWC0226
Date of Manufacture: 2012
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Black cerakoted slide with Stainless steel cerakoted frame
Barrel Length: 4 1/4" Stainless steel barrel
Optics/Sights: Night Vision tritium front sight with Plain Novak rear sight
Stock/Grips: Laminated wood grips with checkering and Colt medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pistol that would eventually be named the Colt Commander was Colt's Manufacturing Company's candidate in a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol that would be issued to officers. Requirements were issued in 1949 that the pistol had to be chambered for 9 mm Parabellum and could not exceed 7 inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Candidates included Browning Hi-Power variants by Canada's Inglis and Belgium's Fabrique Nationale, and Smith & Wesson's S&W Model 39. Colt entered a modified version of their M1911 pistol that was chambered for 9 mm Parabellum, had an aluminum alloy frame, a short 4.25-inch barrel, and a 9-round magazine.
In 1950, Colt moved their candidate into regular production. It was the first aluminum-framed large frame pistol in major production and the first Colt pistol to be originally chambered in 9 mm Parabellum. The first year's production included .45 ACP and .38 Super chamberings. In 1970, Colt introduced the all-steel "Colt Combat Commander", with an optional model in satin nickel. To differentiate between the two models, the aluminum-framed model was renamed the "Lightweight Commander".
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory labeled box, one extra magazine, a lock and paperwork 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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
