This is a near mint example of a Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol manufactured in 1913. This pistol was one of 1,000 guns shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard on August 23, 1913. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897 - 1911 patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The left front of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", the right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" and the small "H" inspection mark is on the back of the slide above the firing pin. The left side of the frame is marked with the circled "WGP" inspection mark of Major Walter G. Penfield. The serial number is marked on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop hole. Low profile blade front and early rounded rear sights, smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, slide stop, thumb safety and hammer spur. All blue barrel marked with a "P" and "H" on top of the chamber, two tone magazine with lanyard ring on the bottom, lanyard ring on the heel of the frame and fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws.

Professionally restored to near mint condition. The magazine has also been restored and remains very good. The grips are excellent with only slight handling/storage marks, and very crisp checkering. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.