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5/16/2008 4:50:10 PM EDT
A buddy of mine wants to sell his blued Combat Commander.  Looks to be a 70 Series, but I'm uncertain.  It's equipped with Bo-Mar adjustable sights professionally done, Wilson beavertail grip safety, Wilson ambidextrous safety, adjustable trigger (looks like STI), and the front strap is checkered - looks like 30 LPI.  

There are some "abrasions" and slight scratches from carry, but not bad.  I would conservatively estimate around 90%+.  

Have any idea what they're going for?  I checked gun broker, but not much to compare to there.

Thank you!

Bud
5/16/2008 6:28:06 PM EDT
[#1]
It's either a pre series 80 combat commander or a series 80 combat commander as Colt never made a Series 70 commander (TRUST ME)

Without seeing the gun, just based on your post $600-700 ish.
5/16/2008 10:16:58 PM EDT
[#2]
That's interesting.  I purchased a Combat Commander (matte nickel or chrome) around 1983 or 1984.  I thought it was a Series 70?  When did the Series 80 see its  production debut?
5/17/2008 9:04:10 AM EDT
[#3]

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That's interesting.  I purchased a Combat Commander (matte nickel or chrome) around 1983 or 1984.  I thought it was a Series 70?  When did the Series 80 see its  production debut?


Prior to 1970 all commanders had alloy frames, in 1970 Colt introduced the "Combat Commander" which had a steel frame and is MISTAKENLY referred to as a Series 70. Series 70 1911's were only produced in Government and Gold Cup Models. In 1983 Colt introduced the Series 80 guns.
5/17/2008 8:41:55 PM EDT
[#4]
Yup, "Series 70" refers to the collet type barrel bushings Colt used in the government and Gold Cups of the day.  The Commanders never had that bushing.
5/17/2008 9:42:43 PM EDT
[#5]
I'm not a fan of buying any gun that's been modified. It limits your options for future modifications, and you run the risk of sloppy work. Ask to test fire the gun.

5/18/2008 12:11:39 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Yup, "Series 70" refers to the collet type barrel bushings Colt used in the government and Gold Cups of the day.  The Commanders never had that bushing.



And the "Accurizor" barrel.