My "Whazzit" Colt

[JRS]

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m325/Jimanne113/100_1457.jpg
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This is the Colt Combat Commander I was trying to figure what to do with. I replaced the Pachmayr grips with "period" Colt grips and am going to keep it in original condition.

[tenx]

Original is the best.

Sharp looking Commander.

[dakota1911]

Nice. It would be interesting to call Colt and find out when it was made.

[MoneyTree]

Great looking commander !

[elijdub]

Very nice Commander. I think it's perfect "as is"!

It appears to be an early Series 80 (1984ish) model, as it maintains the pre-Series 80, short-tang, grip-safety....assuming those are original components.

I have it's twin :)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/elijdub/010-2.jpg

[paul45]

The OP's pics are so dark I really can't see much.......

[JRS]

I don't know when it was made. It is a caliber 9mm with a non-ramped barrel. The Serial No. is 70 (Beta Sigma) 42xxx. I haven't contacted Colt to find out when it was built. I understand a Colt letter of documentation costs $100.00. If I keep the gun, I'll probably invest in such a letter.

[elijdub]

I don't know when it was made. It is a caliber 9mm with a non-ramped barrel. The Serial No. is 70 (Beta Sigma) 42xxx. I haven't contacted Colt to find out when it was built. I understand a Colt letter of documentation costs $100.00. If I keep the gun, I'll probably invest in such a letter.
...And a 9mm taboot!
Guess i was a little off about it's age in my earlier post :o ; i misread the SN.
SN "B(eta)S(igma)42xxx" was made in 1976.
FYI, Colt is very helpful in providing info about the gun and only charges the $100 if you actually want the letter. :o

[TattooPaul]

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m325/Jimanne113/100_1457.jpg
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m325/Jimanne113/100_1458.jpg
This is the Colt Combat Commander I was trying to figure what to do with. I replaced the Pachmayr grips with "period" Colt grips and am going to keep it in original condition.



I strongly recommend you ship it to me for a thorough inspection and testing. It may take awhile, but I will give you my recommendations after this extensive perusal. :D

[d90king]

Congrats on a nice Commander. I think you will find that to be a ideal carry gun. I wouldn't change a thing as it looks perfect the way it is.

[daveohno]

JRS, you have a beauty there! I am envious to be sure!

[TattooPaul]

Keep that beautiful Commander as it is. It's a real beauty to say the least. I like the short triggers on Commanders and the arched MSH looks great as well. I was never a big fan of the arched ones before but since adding a 1943 GI issue to my collection I have come to like the feel and the look - not that the original JMB design isn't easy on the eyes or comfortable to shoot, either. Well done!

[Nic]

Very nice... congratulations. Nic

[1saxman]

...And a 9mm taboot!
Guess i was a little off about it's age in my earlier post :o ; i misread the SN.
SN "B(eta)S(igma)42xxx" was made in 1976.
FYI, Colt is very helpful in providing info about the gun and only charges the $100 if you actually want the letter. :o

Not having one of these or being able to make any sense of the above posts about the serial number, are you saying the serial number is 70(B)(S)42xxx?

BTW, I found out why you can't simply post it here the way it really is - stupid censoring of non-curse words.

[elijdub]

Yes. That is what the SN is.
What can't you make sense of?

[Hill]

There are workarounds.......70B.S37568