Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail CBOB 1911 Stainless 4 1/4″ .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol & Case

Sold For: $1,227.00

LSB#: 170318LU17

Make: Dan Wesson

Model: Commander Classic Bobtail CBOB

Serial Number: 1502788

Year of Manufacture: Approximately 2014, per the rear sight.

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “Classic” in cursive, the right of the frame is marked “DAN WESSON FIREARMS NORWICH, NY U.S.A.”, with the serial number. The barrel is marked “MATCH / 45ACP”. The serial number is also found on the included factory case.

Barrel Length: 4 1/4”

Sights / Optics: This pistol has a three element Tritium night sight configuration, the sights are marked for production in 2014, the lanterns are still bright in low / no light areas. The front sight is a black blade, with a lantern recess, dovetailed onto the slide. The rear sight is a square notched combat base with two recesses, dovetailed onto the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are double diamond checkered walnut stocks with beautiful grain and a glossed varnished finish. Outside of shallow scuffs on some of the smooth portions, there are no major damages and the checkers are highly defined. The grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Satin & Brushed Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: Factory Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95+% of its metal finish. The barrel, trigger and grip safety have rubbing from normal operation, however the pistol does not look to have sent too many rounds down range in its life, please see our pictures. Light scuffing is on some of the matted portions, of note at the trigger guard and at the butt at the magazine well. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has solid fit to the frame, the action glides with fluidity. The controls are similar to Colt’s famous 1911 design, with an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, adjustable trigger and skeletonized hammer. The trigger is crisp and light. The back of the frame has a ‘Bobtail’ cut at the heel of the grip frame, the rear grip strap is smooth, the front has fine checkering. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the original serialized black plastic hard case, showing light scuffing from storage, along with a grouping of factory paperwork, one 8-round stainless magazine, a lock, barrel bushing and small oil bottle, all in Excellent condition.

Our Assessment: Colt’s 1911 served the U.S. Military all the way up to the early 1980’s; nearly every American has seen one on TV, in a movie or in their grandparent’s collection. The design is so legendary; hundreds of other manufacturers have followed its path and tried to improve upon the design, but without much change to the overall operation. This is a Dan Wesson Classic in Commander Length with a host of upgrades that you would be hard pressed to attain with any normal gunsmith’s work. This is a beautiful 1911 Commander-style pistol with night sights and a ‘bobbed’ grip frame which helps with larger hands. If you need something to protect your house or to run concealed out in public, this would be a fantastic option.