Manufactured in 1943 with U.S. ordnance crossed cannon stamp on the left (struck lightly) and "G.H.D." inspection mark on the right. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as sale to the U.S. government and shipment to the Naval Supply Depot at Norfolk, Virginia, on 14 September 1943. The left side of the barrel has the standard "MATCH/bullseye/TARGET" marking, "THE WOODSMAN" on the left of the frame, and standard Colt and caliber markings on the left of the slide. The left of the trigger guard is marked "P/VP", and "74" is on the right. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight, adjustable notch rear sight, checkered plastic extended grips with Rampant Colts, and a full blue magazine with correctly marked base. This pistol is consecutively serialized to the following lot and was included in the same shipment to the U.S. Navy.

Excellent, retains 97% of the original blue finish with a few scattered light handling marks and some light edge and upper grip strap wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.