Colt Combat Commander Series 70 .45 ACP Satin Nickel – 1978 Factory Boxed
This 1978 Colt Combat Commander Series 70 is a steel-frame, pre-Series 80 1911 finished at the factory in desirable Satin Nickel. Compact in size with a 4.25-inch barrel, it pairs classic Colt lines with the reduced slide stroke of the Commander platform. The pistol remains in very good condition and comes with its original wood-grain box, matching serialized end label, paperwork, test target, and one 7-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Colt factory two-piece wood-grain box with serialized end label
- Factory paperwork
- Factory test target
- One 7-round steel single-stack magazine
Built on Colt’s compact Combat Commander platform, this pistol retains the Series 70 firing system without the later Series 80 firing-pin safety. The steel frame and slide provide the familiar heft and balance of a full-size Government Model while shaving overall length for easier carry.
The factory Satin Nickel finish offers both corrosion resistance and a distinctive appearance. Paired with checkered walnut grips bearing gold Colt medallions, the gun presents strongly from every angle.
Features include a rowel hammer, short serrated trigger, and single-side thumb safety—hallmarks of period Colt 1911s. Fixed iron sights consist of a ramped front blade and drift-dovetail square-notch rear.
Serial number 70SC61466 confirms 1978 production, aligning with Colt’s late-1970s Combat Commander timeline. The matching box and test target add desirable provenance for collectors seeking a well-preserved Series 70 example.