Originally produced by Remington-Rand in 1943, this frame was subsequently selected by the Springfield Armory for upgrade to a National Match competition-grade pistol using a set of Colt-supplied components. Serrated Patridge blade front sight and Micro-brand adjustable rear sights, with a Colt Government Model slide, "NM 7790313" barrel (both numbered to match the frame), "7267718/NM" bushing, and a "FJA" frame with "T", "S A" and "NM" stamps. Equipped with a long serrated adjustable trigger, checkered wide hammer, checkered front strap and mainspring housing, checkered grips and an unmarked full blue magazine. Included with the pistol is a brown leather Enger-Kress 1944 shoulder holster and a brown cardboard shipping box; the box is labelled to match the pistol and addressed from the Erie Army Depot to a LTC Samuel Burkhalter of Stamford, Connecticut. While not verified, records show a Colonel Samuel Carl Burkhalter as a World War II veteran, U.S. Army Reserve officer and noted marksman; among other distinctions, he was a 3-time winner of the Citizen Soldier Trophy (including in the introductory year), 1966 "500 Club" marksman, the 1972 Leech Cup winner, and recipient of the "President's 100" tab.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished and upgraded to National Match Specifications, with 98% plus parkerized finish, showing some bright edge wear and light handling marks. The grips are excellent, with some light spots and a few dings. Mechanically excellent. The box and holster are both fine.