Manufactured in 1918. Blade front and flat top notch rear sights, the two-line/two-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the Army nomenclature on the reverse, United States Property marked and Gilbert Smith "GHS" inspected frame, a long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth mainspring housing, an unmarked pinned base two-tone magazine, and a "HP" marked Colt barrel.

Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, bright edge wear, scattered spotting and mild handling marks. The grips are very good, with some light dents and some tool marks on the screws. Mechanically excellent.