In 98% mint crisp condition, we have a US WWII issued Colt Commando Revolver with the standard 4 inch barrel in .38 Special. According to the Colt Letter this pistol was shipped to the US Maritime Commission Warehouse in Charlotte, NC on July 12, 1944. The Colt letter is included.
Serial number 40793 – .38/c, 4”, Parkerized, Stocks not listed, Sold to: United States Government, Shipped to United States Maritime Commission, U.S. Maritime Commission Warehouse, Charlotte, North Carolina on July 12, 1944, 1,166 guns in shipment. Processed on Colt Factory Order #4590.
Likely this revolver was intended to arm the crew of a Liberty Ship or some other type of Merchant Marine vessel it appears to be new and not issued. While many of the revolvers were issued to guard war plants this seagoing Colt is a much more historically intriguing piece. Of course this is completely matching and factory original. Absolutely one of the Nicest Commandos we have had on offer.
Scotty’s Collector Insight…The Colt Commando is the WWII military issue variant of the Colt Official Police revolver. The Navy was gobbling up all the Victory models so these went to the Merchant Marine, the OSS and a myriad of other end users. Every US WWII collector should have an example of this important revolver.
