Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP, Pre-Series 80, Satin Nickel, 4.25 Inch, MFD. 1972
This Colt Combat Commander is a steel-frame, Pre-Series 80 compact 1911 in .45 ACP with a 4.25 inch barrel, manufactured in 1972 (MFD. 1972). The 70SC serial prefix confirms it as a Combat Commander in .45 ACP from that year. It features a satin nickel finish, classic GI-style sights, and period-correct components that align with early-1970s production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm presents in solid shape overall. There are some scratches and blemishes visible on the finish.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Colt Combat Commander Pre-Series 80 .45 ACP pistol
- Three 7-round steel 1911 magazines (one Pachmayr-branded; two unmarked)
Built in 1972, this steel-frame Combat Commander reflects the early production run introduced in 1970. The serial prefix 70SC ties it to a .45 ACP Combat Commander from that year, and its Pre-Series 80 configuration omits a firing-pin safety, consistent with the era.
The pistol uses a solid barrel bushing rather than the Series 70 collet type, a GI recoil system with plug (no full-length guide rod), and an arched mainspring housing. The slide retains a standard ejection port. Its satin nickel finish presents as a matte/satin nickel-plated look; Colt offered a Satin Nickel option in the 1970s, though factory origin for this specific example is not confirmed.
Core 1911 features include single-action-only operation with a short, solid trigger and a rowel (ring) hammer. Safety equipment consists of a left-side thumb safety and a grip safety, maintaining traditional manual controls for this platform.
Sighting hardware is the period-correct fixed GI-style setup with a staked front blade and a drift-dovetailed rear notch. Wood grip panels with Colt medallions round out the presentation. Capacity is 7+1 with standard-length 7-round magazines. Made in the United States.