Manufactured in 1943, this is an early production Ithaca Contract M1911A1 Pistol. Blade front and flat top rear sights, with the two-line Ithaca address on the slide with "M1911A1 US ARMY" on right side directly above the identical mark on frame, "P" proofs on the slide and frame, and a "FJA" inspected frame. Fitted with a checkered stamped trigger, serrated slide catch, thumb safety, and checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, reinforced Keyes Fiber grips, unmarked magazine, and High Standard barrel. Stamped with the correct flaming bomb proofs in the barrel channel, and behind the firing pin stop.

Excellent. 98% original parkerized finish remains with slide retraction marks, mild edge wear, sharp markings and proofs, and takedown marks on the left side of the frame. Grips are also excellent with sharp checkering and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.