Manufactured in 1943. Blade and flat top notch sights, "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. Co./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side of the slide, Robert Downie "RCD" inspected frame, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, reinforced Keyes Fiber grips, "L" marked full blue magazine and a High Standard barrel. The slide is stamped with a single "P" proof on top, the frame is un-proofed. With a "U.S." marked Graton & Knight Co. leather belt holster dated "1943".

Very fine. 70% original Du-Lite blue finish remains with areas of high point and edge wear, some takedown marks on the frame, thinning on the grip straps, and handling marks throughout. The grips have well defined checkering and a few small marks on the butt. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very fine small scuffs and dings throughout, and mild verdigris visible around the brass rivets.