Curator's Corner: Colt Commando Revolver

[@Philliben1991]

My grandfather was RAF during WWII and this was the weapon he was issued with.

[@alaincharlesleroy87]

This revolver was used by french army in Vietnam to 1945 to 1954. And also the Smith and Wesson military and police model 10

[@christianblade2052]

I just found one of these with the plastic grips, but it has a flat brick red brownish paint job on it which I know can't be original.

[@danielbenkusky4934]

I have one stamped USAAF with a serial number in the 200s anyone else know anything about it?

[@Captain-Electro]

My father has a colt that looks exactly like that but the grips are wood, what is it?

[@flinx649]

Later Police issue i would imagine.

[@john-paulsilke893]

I’ve seen .455 RCMP guns with wood grips and a lanyard ring, (not 100% sure about the ring).