There were approximately 50,000 Colt Commandos manufactured between 1942 and 1945 for use during World War II. This revolver was manufactured circa 1942-43. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT COMMANDO / 38 SPECIAL", the top is marked with the two-line address/patent dates, and the upper left side of the frame is marked 'G.H.D. / ordnance bomb". The butt is marked "MASS" designating issue to the Massachusetts National Guard. Fitted with brown plastic checkered grips with Rampant Colt molded at the tops. Complete with a plain two piece cardboard box hand numbered to the gun, with cleaning brush and manual.

Manufactured between 1942 and 1945 featuring a forged round blade front sight with a square notch rear, casehardened trigger and hammer, and smooth oil finished walnut grips. The butt is marked with the V prefixed serial number behind the lanyard ring and a single Ordnance Dept "flaming bomb" stamp. Standard barrel markings with the right side of the frame marked with the S&W logo and one line "MADE IN U.S.A.