Synopsis:

Superb Colt Commander Lightweight in .38 Super, manufactured in 1952, with proprietary aluminum alloy frame, 4¼-inch barrel, well recognized as the first mass-produced pistol with aluminum construction, this example in near-new condition with an original box, instructions, and keyring/screwdriver.

Description:

Colt Lightweight Commander in .38 Super from 1952 with original Coltalloy aluminum alloy frame and "LW" suffix serial number 24401-LW. Standard configuration pistol with fixed sights and 4¼-inch barrel. Left side of slide marked "COMMANDER MODEL COLT .38 SUPER AUTOMATIC" with Rampant Colt logo. Right side of slide with standard Colt Hartford Connecticut address. Aluminum alloy frame, SN on right side, manufactured from proprietary Coltalloy developed by Reynolds Aluminum, making this the first mass-produced pistol with aluminum construction. Standard blue finish on steel slide components with black anodized aluminum frame. Checkered brown Coltwood grips molded with encircled rampant Colt on each panel. Correct magazine with 8 indicator holes and floorplate marked COLT/SUPER .38 AUTO. Complete with an original shipping box containing warranty card, special instructions, shooting suggestions, an original parts schematic, bristle brush and keyring/screwdriver.

Condition:

Fabulous, 99+% original finish pistol with just the most minute, barely discernible, box/handling marks. Comparable condition grips. VG-EXC mag with insertional wear. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. VG-EXC original shipping box, carefully renumbered on bottom in white wax pencil to match the SN of pistol. The Colt Automatic Lightweight Commander Model factory instructions are original. The balance of the literature appears as reproduction. Colt keyring screwdriver as new.