Factory letter states pistol was shipped on October 8, 1984 to David Lee Arnold, Dominion Shooting Supplies of Newport News, Virginia, with a 5 inch barrel in .45 ACP, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. The letter notes that the pistol was for distribution to the U.S. Gold Team, winners of the 1983 U.S.P.S.A. World Championship. This was a single gun shipment. The left side of the frame is marked "J. MICHAEL PLAXCO" and the left of the slide is gold etched with "United States/Men's Team" and "1983 I.P.S.C. World Champions". J. Michael "Mike" Plaxco was a highly accomplished American shooter who won many awards throughout his illustrious career with Smith & Wesson. With the original factory "wood grain" box and a S&W card with Plaxco's photo and greatest achievements.

Excellent, original finish with minor handling evidence and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good.