Combat Commander question > Colt

Posted: 7/29/2012 1:01:30 PM EDT

Gents,
I need some advice from you Colt gurus. I have a Combat Commander, SN 70BS93XXX that I bought used when I was in college many moons ago. I honestly don't know much about this gun aside from it's .45 ACP and has a ton of after market parts, including a Wilson bushing, full length guide rod, extrended safety and slide release, skeletonized trigger and hammer, Bo-Mar (I think) rear sight, and Hogue wrap around grips.

I'm not as excited about this gun as I was in college and it probably hasn't been fired in a decade. Aside from showing obvious wear and not having a front sight, what is a reasonable price be for me ask for this gun. Gunbroker has them anywhere from $600 - $1400. I'm leaning more towards the $650-700 range for an asking price. I just want to know if I'm in the price range or am I WAY out in left field. Pictures below:

Thanks in advance for your time, knowledge, and advice. I wish I knew more about this gun, but my brain is full right now.

Posted: 7/29/2012 1:58:41 PM EDT

[#1]

I say $600 is about right. As a collector piece it has little value as the beaver tail is not reasonable. The front sight is not hard to put back on though.

Posted: 7/30/2012 6:38:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Agree that $600ish would be about right. Lots of mods which could be just fine if well done, but could be a trainwreck.

Posted: 7/30/2012 7:47:49 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the input guys. It's up in the EE now for 6 bills. Thanks again.

Posted: 7/31/2012 6:04:00 PM EDT

[#4]

I'm no expert but it looks like a pre 80 series (70 series). I have one (1979) Combat Commander, but it has all the original parts and the blueing is in 95%. I have decided to send it to Colt for a Tactical Package and hop on some Heinie sights.

Posted: 7/31/2012 6:44:15 PM EDT

[#5]

The rear sight is made by Millet and that looks like a Pachmeyer main spring housing.

I'd say $600 but you might consider having a smith strip some of the parts off it and bring it up to speed with new sights and a refinish

Posted: 7/31/2012 7:19:48 PM EDT

[#6]

I would keep it and like Mongo45 said "Bring it up to speed"

Posted: 8/1/2012 8:48:15 AM EDT

[#7]

Again, I appreciate all the input. You guys are way smarter than I am...but I'm letting this one go as is.

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