Manufactured in 1917. The left side of the slide is marked in two line blocks "PATENTED APR. 20,1897 SEPT. 9, 1902/DEC. 19, 1905, FEB.14, 1911, AUG. 19,1913" and "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and has the circle "GHS" inspection mark. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number and "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" on the right side of the slide. Checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and hammer spur with a smooth trigger and back strap. Blue barrel marked with a "P" and "H" and a unmarked two tone magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom. Fitted with diamond pattern checkered walnut grips. Complete with a "US" marked and 1944 dated Boyt flap holster with tie down cord.

Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus of the original blue finish with some minor wear and spotting on the slide and some thinning on the grip straps and front edges of the slide. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings, some minor bruising and very crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine showing some minor wear and scuffs.