Manufactured in 1914, this is a fine original example of a U.S. Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Springfield Armory for the United States military. The left side of the slide has the standard three-line Colt patent dates and two-line "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY/U.S.A." markings in two blocks, as well as an ordnance bomb behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked with the American eagle and "MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY." The left side of the frame has the U.S. property marking and an ordnance bomb near the trigger guard, and the serial number is marked on the right. Features blade and notch sights, checkered wide hammer, short grip safety, and a smooth straight mainspring housing with a lanyard ring. The blued barrel is marked "S" on the left of the lug. It is fitted with a pair of checkered, large diamond pattern, walnut grips and a correct two-tone magazine with wraparound base.

Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a light takedown mark. The grips are very good with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.