Officer's Commencement Issue

BigO · January 13, 2001, 02:07 PM

I have a Colt Officer's Commencement Issue
1911 .45 and would like opinions on the date of manafacture and value. It appears to be unfired and came in a large wooden box, I paid $499.00 for it. Serial # FA00981.
There's more information on this piece on the 1911 forum under the same subject.

Thank you,

Oscar.

Steven Mace · January 13, 2001, 04:56 PM

Oscar, the Officer's Commencement Issue was produced in 1984 with 1,000 being made. It should have the Marine Corp emblem, rosewood grips and silver plate oak leaf scroll. In 100% unfired condition it could be worth about $600-$650. The original issue price was $700. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

BigO · January 14, 2001, 12:10 AM

Steve,

It is exactly as you described.Thank you very much for the information.I purchased this as a carry piece and now I'm not so sure I want to carry it as my carry guns get knocked around.I may just keep it as a house gun.

Thanks

Oscar.

January 13, 2001, 04:56 PM	#2
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 686	Oscar, the Officer's Commencement Issue was produced in 1984 with 1,000 being made. It should have the Marine Corp emblem, rosewood grips and silver plate oak leaf scroll. In 100% unfired condition it could be worth about $600-$650. The original issue price was $700. Hope this helps! Steve Mace __________________ After today, its all historical

January 13, 2001, 02:07 PM	#1
BigO Member Join Date: February 5, 2000 Location: Connecticut Posts: 50	I have a Colt Officer's Commencement Issue 1911 .45 and would like opinions on the date of manafacture and value. It appears to be unfired and came in a large wooden box, I paid $499.00 for it. Serial # FA00981. There's more information on this piece on the 1911 forum under the same subject. Thank you, Oscar.

January 14, 2001, 12:10 AM	#3
BigO Member Join Date: February 5, 2000 Location: Connecticut Posts: 50	Steve, It is exactly as you described.Thank you very much for the information.I purchased this as a carry piece and now I'm not so sure I want to carry it as my carry guns get knocked around.I may just keep it as a house gun. Thanks Oscar.