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2/12/2022 11:38:33 AM EDT
Did Colt ever really make a receiver that was actually marked "Commando"?  Please do not speculate.  If possible I would like conclusive hard evidence one way or the other.  I have seen "Colt" receivers marked Commando on the internet but, some of the other markings on the receivers don't add up.  I was informed by a person that many people have created their own Colt Commando receivers from 80% lowers.  Anyway, if you have any real evidence please post it in a reply.  Thank you!
2/12/2022 11:49:07 AM EDT
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Yes.  Search the EE under lower receivers.  Make sure you look at closed ads.  2 recently sold.  They are rare and not cheap.
2/12/2022 11:49:46 AM EDT
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Yes.

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Only ~ 200 of the stripped/virgin lowers made it stateside. Arms Unlimited blew a stock of them out a few years ago.

One example recently sold in the EE here:

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2/12/2022 11:50:22 AM EDT
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The only 2 semi auto Colt Commando marked lowers I’ve seen. AU sold some stripped Colt Commando lowers back in 2017.
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2/12/2022 11:51:01 AM EDT
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A few (5+) years ago Arms Unlimited offered Colt Commando lowers which were FMS contract overruns.

They are the only ones I have (ever) seen.

ETA:  beat like a rented mule.
2/12/2022 11:54:31 AM EDT
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Retro Black Rifle

Under 'carbines' - 609 there's a photo of an early commando lower.
2/12/2022 1:10:54 PM EDT
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Our's are marked M4 Commando
2/12/2022 2:57:26 PM EDT
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Yes I've seen them before
2/12/2022 5:46:10 PM EDT
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Very cool markings on those receivers. The linked page states the European civilian versions have 12" barrels; were the original military versions not 11.5"?
2/12/2022 6:00:03 PM EDT
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Very cool markings on those receivers. The linked page states the European civilian versions have 12" barrels; were the original military versions not 11.5"?
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2/12/2022 6:19:19 PM EDT
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Very interesting...thanks for the links!
2/12/2022 6:22:58 PM EDT
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Stateside?  From where overseas?  I've seen the AU receivers and I wrote them about them.  They never replied and they don't answer their phone anymore.  Some companies don't feel the need to provide customer service.  Must be nice!  Anyway, I guess I'll take my questions directly to Colt.  Their names on them, they should know.  And they answer the phone every time I call, kind of nice!  Thank you for your input!
2/12/2022 6:50:29 PM EDT
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My understanding is that the AU offerings were special order/contract overruns destined for Italian gov sold here.
2/12/2022 9:39:18 PM EDT
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Ours are marked as such though not commercial models. Attached File
2/12/2022 9:43:19 PM EDT
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I've seen a few transferrables with this roll mark as well.
2/12/2022 9:50:27 PM EDT
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I've seen a few transferrables with this roll mark as well.
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I've seen a few transferrables with this roll mark as well.

I remember seeing a transferable somewhere that was marked as such. I would presume those would be a fairly rare item though I don’t know. I feel like it was maybe a RIA auction but I could be mistaken.
2/12/2022 9:59:40 PM EDT
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I remember seeing a transferable somewhere that was marked as such. I would presume those would be a fairly rare item though I don't know. I feel like it was maybe a RIA auction but I could be mistaken.
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One of the "looserounds" guys has one.  I have know idea on the numbers but certainly more rare than the standard M16 rollmarks.  I think they are very cool.

I just sold a M4 Commando lower, honestly it didn't really appeal to me.  The RO933 is the only thing I can think that would use a M4 Commando lower and those aren't that cool to me.  I've got a genuine 733 upper, but it doesn't really work on an "M4 Carbine"

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