Originally manufactured by Colt in 1944, this pistol was subsequently selected for upgrade to a National Match competition-grade pistol. Includes a Department of the Army shipping letter listing this pistol by serial number as shipped from Rock Island Arsenal to Camp Perry and sold to an individual on August 20, 1966. Serrated Patridge blade front sight and Elliason notch rear sight, with a Colt "NM7791435" slide, "7267718/NM" bushing, and "NM 7791414" barrel (numbered to the frame), frame with "FJA", "SA" and "NM" stamps, long serrated adjustable trigger, serrated narrow hammer, checkered front strap and magazine hand numbered to match. Also includes a DoD stamped and matching hand numbered original box containing wrapping sleeves for the pistol and two extra matching hand numbered magazines.

Very fine as arsenal upgraded/refurbished, with some light handling marks. Grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Box is good.