Make: Colt

Model: Commander Lightweight

Serial Number: CLW029417

Year of Manufacture: 1977

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 4 1/4"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short, serrated blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth white panels with inlaid metal longhorn steersheads. Each panel has some open grain lines, mostly around the horns of the steers. Otherwise the grips show only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-Fine condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blue and Black Alloy Frame

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered minor nicks and thin scratches. The grip areas show minor handling wear. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good-Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round Colt magazine.

Our Assessment: This is a Colt Commander Lightweight made in 1977 chambered in .45 Auto. Colt made a Commander version of its 1911A1 pistol starting in 1950 with a lightweight alloy frame and a 4 1/4" barrel, but changed its name to Lightweight Commander in 1970 to distinguish it from the newly introduced all steel Combat Commander. The shorter barrel and alloy frame make this pistol more suited to regular carry than the full-size Government model while using the same magazine and having the same grip for familiarity. This example is in Very Good-Fine condition with about 95% of its metal finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. A set of custom grips have been installed, giving the pistol a distinctive appearance. It looks like it has seen little use but could stand to see some more! This would make a superb carry pistol with its slim, single-stack frame, powerful .45 ACP chambering and Colt quality. Please see our photos and good luck!