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Colt 1911 Commander .38 Super 4.25-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Commander-frame 1911 in .38 Super chambering. Popular for IPSC and USPSA competition due to higher capacity over .45 ACP.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .38 Super

Capacity: 9

Year introduced: 1950, USA

Weight: 27 oz

Overall length: 7.75"

Status: Active

Intended use: Sport, Competition, Carry