This example was manufactured in 1912 and was part of a shipment of 250 Model1911 pistols sent to the Springfield Armory on November 1, 1912. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1911 patent dates and address with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and the right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY". The left side of the frame has the circled "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield above the magazine release and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the forward area of the frame. The serial number is on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop. The barrel is a replacement marked with a "5" on the bottom of the chamber ahead of the lug and which has been cleaned of most of the finish. Features a smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and wide spur hammer and flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop on the heel, Has a blued unmarked magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with large diamond pattern around the screws.

Very fine with 85% plus original blue showing some spotting on the slide and minor scratches overall. There are a few tiny dings on the right side of the frame near the hammer pin hole. Barrel has been polished bright. The grips are very good with some handling marks and light wear to the points on the checkering. Mechanically excellent.