In May of 1942 the U.S. government initially placed an order with Union Switch & Signal Co. for 200,000 Model 1911A1 pistols, an order which was later revised to 55,000 pistols. This pistol was likely manufactured early to mid-1943. The slide is marked with the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. CO./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side, with Robert Downie "R.C.D." inspection initials on the left of the frame, and standard U.S. government nomenclature on the right. The full blue barrel is marked "HS" and "P" on the lug. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, correct Keyes Fibre checkered grips, and a blued "R" marked magazine. Includes a "US" "BOYT/42" leather holster, canvas belt, canvas magazine pouch, and lanyard.

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% of the original Dulite blue finish with some thinning on the front strap, some light edge wear, and a light takedown mark. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is excellent with some light storage wear.