Originally produced by Colt in 1943, this pistol was selected by the Springfield Armory for upgrade to a National Match competition-grade pistol. Serrated Patridge blade front sight and Micro-brand adjustable rear sights, with a Colt slide (two-line, two-block markings with Rampant Colt) and "NM 7790313" barrel, both numbered to match, and a "7267718/NM" bushing. The frame is stamped "T", "SA" and "NM" on the right side, with an adjustable aluminum trigger, thin hammer, long grip safety, checkered front strap, serrated mainspring housing, fully-checkered grips and a "C-R" and "R" marked magazine.

Very fine as arsenal upgraded with 95% of the thin gray parkerized finish showing bright wear along the high edges, a few dings on the mainspring housing and light handling marks overall. A few spots of pink enamel paint have been applied to the rear sight and magazine, with the latter also having "C" painted on each side. Grips are very fine (left darker than right), with a few light spots and mild dents. Mechanically excellent.