Colt Commander Wiley Clapp Series 70 Stainless .45 ACP, TALO Exclusive, 4.25-Inch, Novak/Brass-Bead Sights, National Match Barrel
This Wiley Clapp Commander is a TALO-exclusive Colt built on the Series 70 firing system and finished in matte stainless steel. It pairs a 4.25-inch National Match barrel with Novak Lo-Mount rear and a brass-bead front sight, plus Pete Single–spec 25-LPI checkering and ergonomic enhancements. It is a limited collaboration model with distinctive Wiley Clapp features and USA manufacture.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present from prior use. The bore is bright and clean. See photos for close-ups.
What's Included
- Colt factory hard case with matching factory label (model 04040WC)
- Colt Safety and Instruction Manual (Government Model Series 70/Model O)
- 2 Colt factory steel 7-round .45 ACP magazines (baseplates marked "COLT .45 AUTO" with Rampant Colt logo)
- Wilson Combat 10C20 recoil spring for 4.25-inch Commander, 20 lb (new in package)
This limited-edition Commander is part of the Wiley Clapp series distributed by TALO, featuring the Series 70 firing system without a firing-pin block. It carries the Colt mfg. part number 04040WC, and examples in this series use a serial format that includes "WC" associated with the Wiley Clapp line.
The 4.25-inch Commander-length configuration uses a National Match barrel in .45 ACP and a single-action 1911 platform with a 7+1 capacity. The slide and frame are matte stainless, with rear cocking serrations only, a rowel (Commander-style) hammer, and a short, solid trigger.
Ergonomics and control surfaces include 25-LPI front-strap and flat mainspring-housing checkering to Pete Single specification, an undercut trigger guard, and a beveled magazine well. Dark laminate Altamont Tactical Oval grip panels with a molded "COLT" logo in the checkering (no metal medallions) provide a secure hold.
Sight configuration consists of a plain black Novak Lo-Mount rear and a brass-bead front sight for fast visibility. Built in the USA, this Commander retains traditional 1911 controls including a thumb safety and grip safety.