According to the included factory letter, this pistol was one of ten shipped to Schoverling, Daly and Gales of New York City on October 20, 1919. Aside from the traditional "Not Listed" grips, the letter verifies the key features. Blade front and flat top rear sights, with the two-line two block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide divided by the Rampant Colt, "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45" on the right, with the Government Model markings on the right side of the frame and "VP" and "5" on the trigger guard. Overall finish is blue, with a bright polished chamber, checkered grips and a correct two-tone unmarked magazine. Includes original Colt black box, the matching hand-marked serial number is faint on the bottom, a Colt Automatic Pistol .45 label on the end, a barrel brush, a wood cleaning rod and Colt Government model manual.

Excellent, with 98% plus bright original blue finish, showing, mild handling marks concentrated around the safety and slide catch, and some light cycling wear. The grips are also excellent. The box is good, with tearing on the edges, scuffs, and the lid label end detached but included. Mechanically excellent.