Manufactured in 1943. Blade and flat top notch sights, the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. Co./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side of the slide, with a Robert Downie "R.C.D." inspected frame, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, reinforced grips (Keyes Fiber right panel, "LOC/NOR" left panel), full blue "R" marked magazine and "HS" marked High Standard barrel.

Excellent, with 95% of the slightly faded original dulite finish, showing bright edge wear, light handling/cycling marks, and a few small areas of spotting. The grips are very fine, with a few light scuffs, bottom edge dings, and scratches. Mechanically excellent.