Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP, 4.25 in Barrel, Steel-Frame, Blued, 1971 Compact 1911
This 1971 Colt Combat Commander is an early-production, steel-frame .45 ACP with the classic 4.25-inch barrel and blued finish. It features period-correct GI-height fixed sights, a short solid trigger, and a Commander-style rowel hammer. Its excellent overall condition and clean, mirror-bright bore make it a standout example of a compact 1911 from the early 1970s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are only faint signs of prior handling visible under close inspection.
What’s Included
- One 7-round steel single-stack 1911 magazine with witness holes
Built on a carbon steel frame and slide, this Combat Commander delivers the compact 1911 format with a 4.25-inch barrel and 7+1 capacity. The configuration is true to its era with a single-stack magazine and traditional single-action operation.
The blued finish presents with polished flats and matte top/rounds, reflecting Colt’s classic presentation from the period. The slide carries rear vertical serrations only, consistent with early Combat Commander production details.
Sighting is straightforward and durable via fixed GI sights, including a staked ramp front and square-notch rear. The ejection port is standard height, another correct feature for this timeframe.
Controls and ergonomics follow the established 1911 pattern: thumb safety and grip safety, a short solid trigger, and a Commander-style rowel hammer. An arched, vertically serrated mainspring housing and smooth hardwood grips with silver Colt medallions complete the package.
Made in the USA, this 1970s-era Combat Commander offers the hallmark feel of a steel-frame compact 1911 in .45 ACP. It includes one 7-round magazine as noted.