Manufactured in 1957. With wide base serrated ramp front and Micro adjustable rear notch sights, early style flat top frame, type 2 ejector rod with the round dished head, type 2 ejector rod housing, serrated blue hammer with polished sides, and aluminum alloy grip frame. The grip frame is black anodized, and the remaining parts are blue with traces of the distinctive red tint on the frame, and the loading gate being a uniform and attractive plum hue. With unnumbered correct model factory box.

Excellent. 99% original blue and black finish remains with a trace of muzzle wear, light handling marks, and a few small dings. The grips are also excellent with some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Box is about good with corner and edge wear, storage marks, and some mild discoloration.