The included factory letter lists this pistol in .45 caliber with a 5 inch barrel and "in-the-white" state for engraving outside of the factory as well as the type of stocks not listed when it was the only gun of this type in a shipment to noted collector Herb Glass on January 21, 1963. It was subsequently engraved by Master Engraver Alvin A. White. It features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, a blued barrel marked with "M" and "P" on the left of the recoil lug, squared "C" on the right of the recoil lug, and "P" on the underside, two-block, two-line model and caliber markings on the left of the slide with Rampant Colt, one-line Colt address on the right of the slide, serial number on the right of the frame along with 50% plus coverage floral scroll pattern engravings with punch-dot back drops performed by Master Engraver Alvin White, with his "AAW" signature mark on the grip frame under the right grip panel. The right side of the trigger guard is marked "0", with "E" and "8" on the left side. Masterfully embellished Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips and a blued magazine with "COLT/.45 AUTO" marked on the underside of the base.

Exceptionally fine as masterfully embellished by Alvin White, retaining 99% plus bright high polish blue finish with limited handling marks, limited spotting visible on top of the magazine release, along with crisp engravings and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.