Manufactured in 1943, the left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-line, two-block patents dates and address with the Rampant Colt between, and a "P" is marked on top. The left side of the frame has the "G.H.D." inspection mark, "P" below the magazine release, and "W/VP" on the trigger guard. The right has the standard U.S. property marking, serial number, and model markings, with "23" on the trigger guard. The full blue barrel is marked "P" on the lug and "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide release and mainspring housing, checkered thumb safety and narrow hammer, stamped trigger, reinforced grips, and a "S" marked full blue magazine. Includes a "US" marked "BOYT/42" leather holster and two extra magazines.

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original parkerized finish with some light edge/cycling wear and some patches of dried/browned storage grease. The grips are very fine with some light wear and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with some mild wear.