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Colt 1911 Commander Lightweight, 1968, 9MM ENGRAVED BY OGAWA, vintage firearms, inc
Guns International #: 101008378 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - 1911 - Colt Pistols - Commander
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 189
Total Number of Listings: 5161
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Colt 1911 Commander Lightweight Pistol
1968, 9MM, ENGRAVED BY OGAWA
General Specs: Colt, Year 1968, 9mm Luger, 25.8 oz
Serial Number: 60162-LW
The Colt Commander came into existence as a result of the U.S. Government’s request for a lightweight, more compact version of the Colt 1911 for officer carry requirements. The requirements as specified in 1949 was that it could not be more than 7” in length, weigh more than 25oz., and be chambered in 9MM Luger. Hence was born the gun we have here, with an aluminum alloy frame, a 4.25 inch barrel, and the basic mechanics of the venerable Colt 1911. The Commander Lightweight was the first Colt pistol to be originally chambered in the 9mm Luger cartridge and came into full production in 1950 and the last of the production ended in 1969 when Colt introduced the Colt Combat Commander in 1970. This gun, sn60162LW made in 1968, is a very special gun as it is engraved with bank note style, deeply cut foliate scroll with a nicely shadowed background by well-known Master Engraver Shiro Ogawa of Japan. Ogawa made an impact in the United States in the 1960’s and is prominently known in the Smith and Wesson and Winchester lever rifle world. Having trained in Germany to Master Engraver status and then opening his own school of engraving, Shiro Ogawa has created a masterpiece with this Colt Commander LW. The aluminum alloy frame shows the engraving cuts in bright silver creating an interesting contrast to the black satin finish of the frame. The left side of the slide has a German silver Rampant Colt stallion inlaid into the steel. The slide is finished in a rich, deep blue, high polish charcoal blue. The work is signed in Ogawa’s hand on the right side of the spring housing ahead of the frame. The grips are walrus ivory and fit perfectly to the gun. It does not appear the gun saw much use before the art was applied, and it appears unfired since the engraving and upgrade in 1969. The 4 1/4” barrel has sharp, clean rifling and the bore is mirror shiny with no signs of use. The trigger is crisp, and the gun is sighted with the original Colt Commander sights. This is a sought-after Colt, being made in one of the prime eras of Colt 1911 production and a very hard gun to find even in factory original condition. With the tasteful and expertly executed engraving, ivory grips, and mint condition, we have priced this piece attractively to sell quickly, so don’t miss out on this grand example of the gunmaker’s art. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 4.25"
Bores: excellent, clean rifling
% Blue: 100%
Sights: fixed
Action
Action: like new
Screws: perfect
Engraving: Shiro Ogawa
Trigger Type: crisp
Stock
Type: mammoth ivory grips
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $55.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes