Combat Elite

[tbone176]

My father gave me a colt that he bought sometime in the 1980's. It is a two-tone combat elite. (Blue slide, stainless frame). I have seen this model in 10mm and in an officer's size .45. Does any one know the history of this model? What were the years of production? Is there anything besides possibly the finish that makes it different than any other series 80? Has anyone ever seen one in a commander size?
Thanks

[elijdub]

Congrats on a great Colt! I don't personally know too much about this model, but this thread has some good info:
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=45465&highlight=combat+elite

How 'bout some pics ;)?

[paul45]

Here is some reading.......


http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=22602&highlight=combat+elite

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=193275

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=193328

[tbone176]

Thanks for the links. That helps answer some of my questions. I will work on getting pix, I am having camera trouble at the moment. Mine has the spur hammer, fixed sights and round top slide. It is bone stock, complete with the box.

[MCMIX]

Looking forward to pix. You got yourself an early pre-enhanced model.






Thanks for the links. That helps answer some of my questions. I will work on getting pix, I am having camera trouble at the moment. Mine has the spur hammer, fixed sights and round top slide. It is bone stock, complete with the box.

[paul45]

Thanks for the links. That helps answer some of my questions. I will work on getting pix, I am having camera trouble at the moment. Mine has the spur hammer, fixed sights and round top slide. It is bone stock, complete with the box.Sounds like a winner! Having the box makes "collectors" tighten up and adds value. I personally have the opinion that the early ones are more "collectible" then enhanced ones.....but just my opinion. Can't wait for the pics........