Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block Colt address and patent markings on the left side of the slide, with the commercial Rampant Colt logo in the center of right side slide, with a "P" on top of the slide ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the frame has a "G.H.D." inspector stamp with a "P" proof just below the magazine release. The rear of the slide has the correct, matching serial number "865/268" stamped above and below the firing pin hole. The right side of the frame is marked with the crossed cannons at the rear, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial number and "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY". This variation is called the Commercial Military variation due to the fact that Colt used Government Model frames (and slides) by simply battering the Government Model stamping and right side of the frame and overstamping "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the military serial number. It has the early checkered slide release, thumb safety and main spring housing, with a blued barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO", with a single "P" on the left lug and a single "S" proof ahead of the lug. It is fitted with brown checkered plastic grips, with the reinforcing ribs on the inside with mold numbers. It is complete with one all blued, replacement Argentine M1927 magazine that is marked on the base plate "55410".

Excellent with 98% of the original dark parkerized finish with some very minor light pitting under the finish on the front grip strap. The right side of the frame in the location of the serial number has some rough metal surfaces under the markings. The barrel retains 95% of it's blue finish overall, with finish loss on the top of the chamber area. The grips are excellent with minimal handling marks.