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Timothy
27th March 2006, 01:30
I've got a Colt Commander 9mm that I'm having trouble dating. My Dad willed it to my Brother who subsequently willed it to me. The only thing I know about it's origin is Dad picked it up in a pawn shop around 1950. The serial # is 1981 -LW. Any info would be greatly appreciated and I can post pics if anyone wants me to.
Thanks,
Tim
Dr. Dickie
27th March 2006, 05:40
I've got a Colt Commander 9mm that I'm having trouble dating. My Dad willed it to my Brother who subsequently willed it to me. The only thing I know about it's origin is Dad picked it up in a pawn shop around 1950. The serial # is 1981 -LW. Any info would be greatly appreciated and I can post pics if anyone wants me to.
Thanks,
Tim

Piece of cake,
After 10 AM (EST US), call:

Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 1868
Hartford, CT
06144-1868 U.S.A.

Tel: 1-800-962-COLT

and give the nice lady there the serial number and she will tell you what year it was born on.
1911Tuner
27th March 2006, 12:32
Well...I've found that it helps to compliment it on its deep, luxurious finish and offer to buy it a drink...
Dr. Dickie
27th March 2006, 12:34
Well...I've found that it helps to compliment it on its deep, luxurious finish and offer to buy it a drink...

SIR, I do believe that your intentions are less than honorable :p
scooter
27th March 2006, 12:42
mine wouldnt settle for less than dinner and a movie...http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon10.gif
Pointblank
27th March 2006, 18:49
Mine must be kinky.. it loves being snugly wrapped in leather!;)
Timothy
27th March 2006, 19:10
Piece of cake,
After 10 AM (EST US), call:

Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 1868
Hartford, CT
06144-1868 U.S.A.

Tel: 1-800-962-COLT

and give the nice lady there the serial number and she will tell you what year it was born on.

Thanks! I was under the impression that I would have to pay $100.00 for info from Colt.
Timothy
27th March 2006, 19:18
Well...I've found that it helps to compliment it on its deep, luxurious finish and offer to buy it a drink...

Lol! I've complimented her on her slim figure, lovingly stroked her with oil and she's still playing hard to get. When I put the squeeze on her all she does is go BLAM!

She's well behaved and straight to the point though, so I guess I'll keep her around.
1911Tuner
27th March 2006, 20:00
Lol! I've complimented her on her slim figure, lovingly stroked her with oil and when I put the squeeze on her all she does is go BLAM!


heh...Sounds like a gal I used to...uuuuuh...Nevermind. :o
swampertwo
27th March 2006, 20:56
I've got a Colt Commander 9mm that I'm having trouble dating. My Dad willed it to my Brother who subsequently willed it to me. The only thing I know about it's origin is Dad picked it up in a pawn shop around 1950. The serial # is 1981 -LW. Any info would be greatly appreciated and I can post pics if anyone wants me to.
Thanks,
Tim

Per R L Wilson's book, It was born in 1950 per your serial #. 1951 started at 6000LW.
Jeff
Timothy
27th March 2006, 22:18
Per R L Wilson's book, It was born in 1950 per your serial #. 1951 started at 6000LW.
Jeff

Thanks for the info!