This is a very fine original example of a U.S. Model 1911 Automatic pistol that was manufactured by the Springfield Armory in January 1915. The pistol has the same rust blue finish found on pre-WWI Springfield Model 1903 rifles. The slide has the integral front sight found only on Springfield Armory slides. The pistol has the Springfield Type III long hammer with rounded edge. The small "S" stamped on most Springfield Model 1911 components is visible on the barrel bushing, slide stop, safety lock and the left side of the barrel lug. The Springfield Armory checkered walnut grips have the slight larger diamonds surrounding the stock screws. The two-tone lanyard loop magazine has the distinctive flanged edges that fold over the floor plate. The right side of the frame is stamped with the serial number "No 81918" behind the slide stop hole. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" is roll-stamped on the left side of the frame in front of the trigger guard and a small Ordnance 'Shell & Flame' insignia is stamped between the magazine release button and the slide stop hole. The right side of the slide is stamped with the Springfield Eagle and Shield motif behind the ejection port and roll-stamped "MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY" ahead of it. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped: "PATENTED APR. 20, 1897/ SEPT. 9, 1902. DEC.9, 1905. FEB. 14, 1911/ COLT'S PT. F.A.MFG.CO." in three unequal lines followed by "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY/U.S.A." in two lines. A 'Shell & Flame' insignia is roll-stamped behind the grip serration on the left side of the slide.

Very fine. The pistol retains 70% of the correct original Springfield armory rust blue finish. There are a number of small areas of light pitting on the top and sides of the slide ahead of the ejection port. The front of the slide shows moderate holster wear. The frame has one small area of pitting below the U.S. Property mark. There are scattered light scratches present in the vicinity of the slide stop hole. The slide and frame markings are crisp. The barrel retains 75% of the original blue finish. The grips are both in very good condition with light to moderate handling wear. The magazine retains 90% of the correct mottled two-tone finish. This is a very fine original example of both a desirable and hard to find U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Automatic pistol.