Manufactured in 1953. With fixed blade front and adjustable rear notch sights, standard markings on the barrel, slide, and frame, and checkered right hand thumbrest grips. With unnumbered correct model factory leatherette box and two extra grip adaptors.

Excellent overall. 99% original blue finish remains with some small nicks and handling marks. The grips show crisp checkering and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Box is good with corner and edge wear, some small separations, and peeling.

Manufactured in 1949. With fixed blade front and fully adjustable rear notch sights, standard markings on the barrel, slide, and frame, and checkered grips with serrated grip adaptor. With unnumbered correct model factory leatherette box.

Excellent overall. 95% original blue finish remains with some thinning wear on the muzzle end of the barrel, mild edge wear, handling marks overall and some small scratches. Grips show crisp checkering and just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Box is about good with corner and edge wear and some peeling.