Author Topic: colt commanche?? (Read 572 times)

lubbockdave · « **on:** April 07, 2004, 03:56:27 PM »

did colt ever make a 45 cal pistol called the "commanche" and if so, what do you know about 'em?

Mikey · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2004, 03:49:41 AM »

lubbockdave: I don't think Colt ever made the Commanche. I believe there was a Taurus model Commanche but cannot recall if it was in 44 magnum or 45 Colt. Now believe me, I could be totally wrong so let's wait until someone else gives us a more accurate response. Mikey.

CJ · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2004, 08:05:00 AM »

Guys, I dont think it was Taurus, if memory serves it was LLama, if not Astra. Hard to keep them Spanish makers straight. Big frame gun. Think they were 44mag. Dont ever remember a Colt by that name. Hope this helps.

CJ · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2004, 12:13:12 PM »

Colts site doesnt list a Commanche, this link does, but I think commanche may be the maker, not the model.
http://www.wilsonsoutdoorworld.com/product_pages/firearms_hadnguns/colt.htm
Heres a pic
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976433904.htm

Mikey · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2004, 03:57:13 AM »

cj, you're right - it was either Llama or Astra who made that and it was in 44 magnum. As I recall, they were solid guns but an Anaconda look-a-like. There wasn't anything wrong with them, but I don't think they got a wide following. Mikey.

1911WB · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2004, 01:08:07 PM »

I believe Les Baer, maker of some of the finest 1911 cusom models, makes a 4" model that they call "Commanche".