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A Colt Commander Revolver???

budmottbudmott Member Posts: 155 ✭✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
Just came across this on Gunbroker.
Is it a miss print or did Colt truly
make a Commander Revolver in 38 special?
At work and don't have "the" books here.
Thanks,
bud


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  • martzkj@msn.commartzkj@msn.com Member Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hope this helps. Colt Commando Special Double Action Revolver: Caliber: 38 Special. 6-shot cylinder. 2-inch barrel; 6 7/8 inches overall. Weight: 21 1/2 0z. Fixed sights. Low-luster blue finish. Made from 1982 to 1986. The ad may be a misprint.
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The above answer may be correct, as there was a matte-finished alloy-frame D-frame marketed in the 1980s as the Commando. Essentially a Cobra with matte finish.

    However, it may also be that the revolver is a WWII Commando, a parkerized I-frame (Python, OP, etc.) made for the government for use by security guards, etc.. Essentially an Official Police with parkerized finish.

    If you left a cite or link to the lising, it would be helpful.
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  • martzkj@msn.commartzkj@msn.com Member Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you are looking at auction 3973794, I looked at the books more. Colt made a model from 1942-45, just called the Commando Model. This was chambered in 38 special also and could be had in 2,4 or 6 inch barrel and had a parkerized finish. Approximately 50,000 made between 42-45. I think it's one of these two models.
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  • budmottbudmott Member Posts: 155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thatis the right auction number.
    The serial number would denote a
    newer than wwII firearm.

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  • budmottbudmott Member Posts: 155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Update, just bought this Colt.
    It is really a Colt Commando Special
    made in 1984. I didn't have one so
    what are ya goin do.....
    later,
    bud

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