Manufactured in 1914. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, "COLT/AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE .45" on the right, "VP/y" on the trigger guard, "GOVERNMENT MODEL" on the frame, and a set of London "crown" proofs on the slide, frame, and chamber. Long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth mainspring housing, checkered grips, unmarked two-tone magazine, and "J" marked on the left side of the barrel lug. Import marking on left side of the grip frame under the grip. Includes a brown leather case, bearing the interior lid label of Charles Lancaster & Company of London inside the lid, an (empty) 45 ACP ammo box from Canadian Industries Limited, and a brass plaque on the lid engraved "Royal Military College/Prize/for/TACTICS/GENTLEMAN CADET/J. Sinclair". Established in 1876, the Royal Military College is the chief military institute of Canada. No information on J. Sinclair was provided.

Very fine, with 85% plus of the original blue finish, with takedown lines on the slide and frame, edge wear, areas of gray and brown patina, scratches on the underside of the slide, and some light spotting and handling marks overall. The front sight has been flattened out on the top. The grips are excellent, with mild dings on the checkering and some rust and tool marks on the screw heads. The case is fine, with some stains and scuffs, as well as some lost stitching in the corners. Mechanically excellent.