Colt Says My Gun Doesn't Exist!

[MCMIX]

have been looking for a bright nickel commander for a while. I have noticed they all seem to be series 70, but ran across a series 80 in bright nickel. I grabbed it and then called colt. They said it was built in '83 or '84 and left as a satin nickel. The box clearly shows B NICK on it and the previous owner was sure it came from the factory this way. The gun has only a handful of rounds shot in it. In fact it has never been cleaned or taken apart that I can tell. Anybody run across this before?
http://www.fototime.com/inv/E93F254304D6A3B

[paul45]

hey there....

have been looking for a bright nickel commander for a while. Really? I feel left out....didn't know that finish was available in commander form?

I have noticed they all seem to be series 70, but ran across a series 80 in bright nickel.You found pre series 80 commanders in bright nickel? Darn....can you provide a link or pics?

The box clearly shows B NICK on it
I saw the pics and am kinda shocked. Didn't know that even existed! Sure looks factory doesn't it?

Maybe you can email pics to Colt?

[RandyColt]

In over 30 years of collecting Colt's I have never seen a bright nickle Commander, Series 70 or 80. I would guess that the hand written number on your box FO 11663 or what ever may be a FACTORY ORDER number. Something Colt did, but doesn't like to acknowledge for a special customer. Very rare indeed.

[MCMIX]

I guess the picture isn't clear enough but the s/n on the box and gun matche.Special order? I didn't think of that. I think I will call colt back with the numbers on the box. I didn't have the box when I first called them.

[dakota1911]

Very interesting gun and it might be rare.

[MCMIX]

Thanks everyone,I was worried after the colt call I had purchased a refinished gun. I am certain now after your comments and my examination of the commander it is factory.Now if I can get them to admit to it......

[1911Tuner]

No such animal as a Series 70 Commander...

[LOBO]

Interesting gun.

Chris