Manufactured in 1917. Blade front and flat top square notch rear sights with the two line/ two block address and patent markings, (1897-1913) on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE.45" ahead of the ejector port on the right side. "GOVERNMENT MODEL/C86630" on the right side of the frame with colt triangle "VP" proof and "X" on the left side of the trigger guard. Equipped with a wide checkered hammer, smooth trigger, short grip safety, checkered slide catch, thumb safety, magazine release and smooth flat mainspring housing with a lanyard ring on the heel. Two tone unmarked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with the diamond pattern around the screws.

Professionally restored to near mint condition. The grips are excellent with a couple diamonds in the checkering chipped off and overall sharp checkering. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.