Manufactured in 1911 on government contract, inspected by Rinaldo Carr and Walter Penfield, and later sold as surplus. Blade front and notch rear sights. Barrel has the standard one line caliber marking on the left, the two line, three date patent markings on the top, and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", "P", and "R.A.C." on the underside. The frame is marked with the Rampant Colt and long "C" and is equipped with a checkered hammer, smooth trigger, "K" marked square cylinder latch, and checkered ejector rod head, along with "R.A.C." and "W.G.P" on the right side, "CTC Co" on either side, and "CTC" on the left over the Rampant Colt. Notes from the consignor indicate CTC as the Cleveland Trust Company, established in 1894 and active to the 1990's, when it merged with Society Corporation. Smooth walnut grips with "R.A.C." markings on the bases, a lanyard ring and "U.S./ ARMY/ MODEL/ 1909/ No/ 43/ 734" on the butt.

Excellent, with 95% plus of the bright original blue finish, showing bright wear along the edges, a brown patina on the grip straps, scattered areas of gray patina, and minor handling marks overall. A tiny amount of cold blue has been applied to the inside of the trigger guard. Grips are very fine, with pressure dents and light scratches. Mechanically excellent.