Manufactured in early 1941, this pistol is one of only block of 1911A1s manufactured in 1941 (721978-756733), and was one of 2,000 shipped to Springfield Armory on March 29, 1941. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1913 patent dates/address with the Rampant Colt in the center, "P" on top of the slide in front of the rear sight, and the left side of the frame is marked with a boxed "R.S.." inspector mark of Colonel Robert Sears directly below the slide stop and "P" below the magazine release. The upper front left side of the trigger guard is marked with a "T" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and "69" on the opposite. The "No" style serial number on the right side of the frame as well as "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" markings. Matching numbered slide. Standard low profile sights, checkered trigger, slide stop, magazine release, thumb safety, wide spur hammer and arched main spring housing. Blue barrel and two tone unmarked magazine. Fitted with checkered walnut grips.