Manufactured in 1914, this is a fine representative example of a U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol. Blade front and "U" notch rear sights, standard two-line, two-block address and patent marking on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" on the right. "WGP" inspected frame with U.S. property marking on the left side, wide early style checkered hammer, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine catch, early fat style thumb safety, short grip safety, and a smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Grips are checkered with diamonds around the screws.

Fine. 60% plus original bright blue finish remains with areas of high point and edge wear, surface scratches, crisp markings, mottled gray patina on the grip straps and trigger guard, and small dings throughout. Grips are very good with well-defined checkering and numerous scattered small dings on the "diamonds". Mechanically excellent.