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Colt Commander Series 70?

rballi
I have a couple of Commanders; I'm told they are series 70, but it doesn't say Series 70 on the slide. The serial numbers are in the 70SC70000 range and in the other is in the 70BS60000 range. Any info would be appreciated.
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  • hunter7737
    I don't have my book with me but I think all Colt Commanders that are series 70 have a CLW prefix in the serial number. Colt series 70 Combat Commanders have a 70BS or 80BS prefix.
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  • rballi
    You are correct, they are Combat Commanders. I just found out the SC is 78 and the BS is 72.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Hunter,,, I have a series 70 Colt commander ser # 70SC74***. There is no CLW, or BS in it. It has the "Satin Nickle" finish.
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  • Rafter-S
    Hunter7737-- If I'm not mistaken, the CLW as part of the serial number stands for "Commander Light Weight." That's the serial number designation prefix for alloy frame Commanders.

    My humble 2-cents worth,
    Rafter-S
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  • hunter7737
    Lefty, you are exactly right. I forgot about those nickel ones.
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  • celse
    70SC6000 & 70SC7000 WOULD BE LAST YEAR PRODUCTION 1978. THE ABSENTS OF THE MKII 70SIR IS CORECT.
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  • celse
    CORECTION THE 70BS SIR IS 1977.
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  • rballi
    I got my info from Colt.
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  • ka8jil
    quote:Originally posted by rballi
    You are correct, they are Combat Commanders. I just found out the SC is 78 and the BS is 72.
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  • ka8jil
    quote:Originally posted by rballi
    You are correct, they are Combat Commanders. I just found out the SC is 78 and the BS is 72.


    So my 70BS30934 is made in 72? I have a fellow who is interested in buying it and I have had a little trouble determining a fair price. Looks like they have held their value and not too many out there for sale.
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