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grendelboy
27th April 2009, 21:52
I saw this at the local Gander Mountain (I know) and couldn't get it out of my head. I had a bonus coming from work so fate was on my side. Grabbed it this evening and took some mediocre pics using my hillbilly photo rig.

Any info you Colt experts can provide on vintage, etc would be cool. The gun is in serviceable condition but I don't think any collectors would jump on it.

Enjoy!

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PaleRider187
27th April 2009, 22:05
Thats a very nice looking pistol. You wouldnt want to give a ballpark figure for what you got it for would you? I cant seem to find any like that around where i live even for outrageous prices.
leade45
27th April 2009, 22:10
Depends what your definition of "Collectors" is..... ;)

That is a nice find.
Joni Lynn
27th April 2009, 22:11
Very nice find, congrats.
kenhwind
27th April 2009, 22:25
I'm jealous, $1,500- 2K for one of them. Gun Show prices which leave something to be desired IMO.
dakota1911
27th April 2009, 22:31
Nice find, and do put out a shooting report on that puppy.
grendelboy
27th April 2009, 22:36
It was $1399.00 and I kind of felt like I was getting soaked. Maybe not?

Thanks for all the kind words all.
kenhwind
27th April 2009, 22:45
That gun looks clean and correct IMO. The pre Series 70 guns are kind of pricey, but I do not think your price was out of line.
paul45
28th April 2009, 09:16
I don't blame you......I think I would rather have your fine piece that something brand new that cost that much.

Don't second guess yourself......a local shop had or has a '68 commercial for 1295 that is not as nice as yours. Congrats!
garrettwc
28th April 2009, 10:34
It was $1399.00 and I kind of felt like I was getting soaked.
You're not even a little damp. :p Good find!
gfavaron
28th April 2009, 13:09
You sure couldn't buy my 50's Commander for that. You did good!!
Joni Lynn
28th April 2009, 18:04
Did you find what year it's from yet?
I think you got it for a good price.
I keep looking for one from 1955 but they don't show up very often.
grendelboy
28th April 2009, 19:34
Found some dates online. Serial number makes it from 1950.
Joni Lynn
28th April 2009, 21:08
That's a great find. I'd be so happy to find one like that.
dakota1911
28th April 2009, 22:34
I would have to look at the pistol close up but my guess is that you are dry and the you did not steal it either.
daveohno
29th April 2009, 21:22
It looks like it's a nice pistol. Congratulations!
OD*
30th April 2009, 01:06
Very nice indeed!

What is the serial on yours? I have a '50, 2458XX-C
grendelboy
30th April 2009, 10:27
OD, I believe it's 2447XX-C.
wjkuleck
30th April 2009, 11:20
Did you find what year it's from yet?
I think you got it for a good price.
I keep looking for one from 1955 but they don't show up very often.
Yeah, well, the 1945 Commercals turn up even less often :)...like, never? At least you have a chance!

Best regards,

Walt
OD*
30th April 2009, 17:39
OD, I believe it's 2447XX-C.
Hey, those are close. ;)
Cactus1
23rd May 2009, 15:45
I keep looking for one from 1955 but they don't show up very often.

I also would like one from 1955! It would be nice to have one from my birth year.
Joni Lynn
23rd May 2009, 16:39
That was what I was thinking but there were only a couple thousand made that year so the pickings are slim.
EchoBravoKilo
23rd May 2009, 16:53
Nice Colt! I have a '52, but really want a '54...

The '52 is an awesome shooter...