Manufactured from 1917 to 1925. The top of the barrel has the two-line Hartford address and 1884-1905 patent dates with a blade front sight and standard notch rear sight. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45" with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the bottom. The butt is marked "U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1917" ahead of the lanyard loop and "No / 145 / 832" behind it. Rampant Colt stamped on the left side of the frame, along with an eagle/S15 proof. Blue finish with polished hammer sides. Fitted with smooth grips.

Very fine. The frame and barrel retain approximately 95% original blue finish with a mixed brown patina on the grip straps and some minor pitting, with a few streaks of gray, on the barrel. The cylinder retains approximately 90% blue with the balance a mixed brown patina, along with a light drag line. Overall there is some gray on the high edges. The grips are excellent with few minor scratches.