Manufactured circa 1950, this pistol is one of a group of Government Model pistols marked at the factory "PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" on the right side of the slide below the one line Hartford address. The serial number is marked on the right side of the frame and the left side of the slide is marked "GOVERNMENT / MODEL COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45" followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter "Q" over the triangle "VP" proof mark and the opposite is marked with the number "2". The barrel is blue with bright chamber marked "COLT .45 AUTO", standard sights, checkered hammer spur, serrated arched main spring housing, unmarked blue magazine and fitted with plastic checkered grips with a circled Rampant Colt.

Very good. The pistol retains approximately 85% original bright blue finish with high edge wear, scattered light scratches with the bottom of the frame, front strap, backstrap and grip safety showing a smooth gray patina. With exception of a couple of small gouges on the lower left panel, the grips are very good with a few minor dings and scuffs, and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The mechanics are excellent.