This is a representative example of a pre-war (1937) production Colt Service Model Ace that has been refinished with parkerized finish. The right side of the remarked receiver has the Ordnance Corps Cross-Cannon stamped just behind the plastic stocks and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/S M 8760" in two lines behind the slide stop hole. The left front trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "VP" proof mark with the right side stamped with a "77" inspector number. The Ordnance Inspector's mark (a large "GHD") is stamped vertically below the slide stop lever. The slide has the standard Service Ace markings on the right side and Colt's patent dates and Hartford address in two unbroken lines followed by the Rampant Colt motif on the left.The slide is correctly not serial numbered to the receiver. In addition to the parkerized finish, this Ace has the late production features that include: checkered brown plastic stocks, stamped trigger, serrated main spring housing, and narrow hammer and the magazine is blued and the bottom of the floor plate is marked "COLT/Cal. 22 L.R.". This pistol is complete with a light brown leather GI Model 1911A1 style shoulder holster that has the standard lift the dot front snap with the back side stamped "U.S./ENGER-KRESS".

Near mint as professionally restored with 98% light gray parkerized finish overall with an all blued barrel. The frame markings are re-engraved on both sides. The grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering. The leather shoulder holster is in excellent condition and appears to be unissued.