Lot 375: U.S. Colt Commando Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster
Excellent Documented World War II U.S. Colt Commando Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Factory Letter, and Holster
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: May 17, 2024
Lot 375: U.S. Colt Commando Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster
Excellent Documented World War II U.S. Colt Commando Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Factory Letter, and Holster
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: May 17, 2024
Excellent Documented World War II U.S. Colt Commando Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Factory Letter, and Holster
Manufactured in late 1942, featuring "COLT COMMANDO/38 SPECIAL" marked on the left of the barrel in two lines, ordnance "flaming bomb" stamped on the left of the frame ahead of the hammer, and a pair of checkered grips with "rampant colt" imprints. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 2 inch barrel in .38 caliber and parkerized finish, with the type of stocks unlisted. The letter also states the revolver was shipped to Port Transportation Officer, San Francisco Port of Embarkation, Oakland, California, on March 20, 1943. As part of a 1,000 pistol shipment. Includes an "H.H.HEISER/MAKER/DENVER,COLO." marked leather buckle holster and Colt Commando manual with World War II pictorial cover.
Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original Du-Lite/parkerized finish, a minor cylinder drag line, and minor edge/holster wear. The holster is fine with supple leather. Mechanically excellent.
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