1979 Colt Combat Commander Series 70 *Custom Shop 1 of 200 Produced!

The first year for the Colt Custom Shop was 1976, when Colt Manufacturing established the division so that master gunsmiths and engravers could build custom firearms for customers, offering personalized designs and high-performance tuning. Many Colt aficianados feel that the first several years were the golden years for the Colt Custom Shop, and we tend to agree.

‘Dirty Harry’ is proud to offer you this absolutely beautiful 1979 Colt Combat Commander Series 70 1911, chambered in .45ACP, featuring a 4.5” barrel and a gorgeous factory bright nickel finish. This pistol is show-stopper folks! Built by the Colt Custom Shop, factory options include a Gold Cup trigger, blue front sight, a rare miniature adjustable rear sight, and Custom Shop tuned action.

Overall condition is about as close to ‘new’ as you will ever find. The factory original bright nickel finish is bright & shiny like chrome, and the original checkered wood stocks w/ gold medallions are simply perfect. This pistol was shipped to Ashland Shooting Supplies in Ashland, Ohio, on November 16, 1979, and is one of 200 units produced in this specific configuration. The package is 100% complete, including the factory original Colt box w/ the Colt Custom Shop label (numbered to the gun), the factory original Colt paperwork, original Colt hang tag, as well as the Colt Archives letter.

If you are a collector of Colt Custom Shop guns, especially from the early years, you will want to take a very close look at this gorgeous & highly desirable 1979 Colt Combat Commander Series 70 1911 .45ACP pistol.