Manufactured in 1917. Flat top notch rear sight, 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 later production replacement short milled trigger, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, 1911A1 style arched checkered mainspring housing, an unmarked pinned base two-tone magazine, and a small "G" marked barrel. An extra magazine is included, as is a vintage Colt-marked cloth bag, Colt Government Model instruction/parts pamphlet, and a Government Model "black box" numbered to another pistol.

Fine as assembled, with 85% of the brush military blue finish, showing mild spotting concentrated on the grip straps and the rear of the slide, light edge wear and scattered scratches and handling marks. The front sight is missing. The grips are very good, with some dents and dark spots. The box is fair, with wear, tear, and missing material. Mechanically excellent.