Produced in 1941, shortly before the high polish blue finish was phased out in favor of the matte parkerized finish, which was expected to speed production while increasing resistance to the elements. Fixed sights, with the two line/ two block patent and address markings on the left side of the matching serialized slide, "P" on top and matching number around the firing pin. Frame is marked with Col. Robert Sears' "R.S." cartouche on the left side and on top, with "P" by the magazine catch, "T/VP" and "60" on the trigger guard, and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1 U.S ARMY" on the right side over the serial number. Equipped with a checkered wide hammer, slide catch, thumb safety, milled trigger and arched mainspring housing, early pattern unribbed plastic grips and a full blue "C-S" magazine. With a reproduction brown cardboard shipping box, hand numbered to gun.

Excellent, with 90% plus of the original finish, showing an attractive gray patina on the front strap and barely noticeable holster wear. Grips are also excellent, with a few minor dings on the sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.