June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2018
Approximately 50,617 manufactured 1942-43, the majority of which has 4" barrels. Colt made very few 2" barrel models and they are considered quite scarce and desirable among military aficionados. This is one such example in fine condition. Left side of frame is stamped with Ordnance bomb. Left side of barrel is stamped "COLT COMMANDO .38 SPECIAL". It is a six shot, double action with brown Colt logo composition grips. Features ramp front sight, checkered hammer and smooth trigger. This revolver retains approximately 97% of the arsenal finish with razor sharp stampings. Shows light high edge wear on cylinder. Excellent grips. Fine action and strong bore. It would be nearly impossible to find a better example of this scarce pistol. CORRECTION: Colt 2” commando has been rebarrelled with post-war 2 “barrel