Manufactured in 1917. Flat top notch rear sight, the two-line/two-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the Army nomenclature on the reverse, United States Property marked and Gilbert Smith "GHS" inspected frame, long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing, an unmarked pinned base two-tone magazine, and a "P/H" marked barrel.

Fine, with 40% plus of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting, a few patches of pitting, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips show some dents and extensive wear on lower right panel. Mechanically excellent.