Manufactured in 1948. The barrel has a beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The round barrel has the second style inscription. The top of the barrel and receiver have the "W/P" proofmark. Mounted on a 17-groove walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. Provenance: The James Windy Collection

Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with some light handling marks, slide retraction marks, and some light spotting/pitting. Wood is very fine with original varnish and dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.