Manufactured in 1924 as a United States Military 1911A1 with "Transitional 1911" slide markings and subsequently engraved by master engraver John Adams Jr. The included Adams & Adams engraver letter lists this pistol in .45 ACP with D+ American Scroll with contour crossing features, a 5 inch barrel, blue finish, and pearl grips when completed in June of 2020. The engraving is signed "JAII" under the right grip for Master Engraver John Adams Jr. Includes a hardwood display case fit for both guns. Cased with "B".

Very fine overall as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and an attractive aged coloration to the grips. Mechanically excellent. This magnificent pair would be right at home in any Colt collection!

The included factory letter lists this pistol as chambered in .45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips with double diamond checkering and furnished with original Series '70 roll marks, as well as the original series '70 firing pin and fixed sights when shipped to Bill Hicks & Company Ltd. in Plymouth, Minnesota, on September 29, 2015. The pistol has subsequently been given near full coverage floral scroll engraving with matted backgrounds. The engraving is signed "J ADAMS II" for Master Engraver John Adams Jr. under the right grip. Cased with "A".

Very fine as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.