Manufactured in 1918. Blade front and flat top notch rear sights, the two-line/two-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide bisected by the Rampant Colt, the Army nomenclature on the reverse, and a "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marked frame with "eagle/S12" inspection mark on the left side. Fitted with a long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth mainspring housing, checkered double diamond grips, "A" marked two-tone pinned base magazine, and a "P/H" marked barrel which has been polished on the exposed rear top.

Very fine with 90% plus original dark blue/black finish, areas of mild edge wear, light brown patina on the slide and grip straps, some surface scratches. The barrel has been polished. The grips are fine with mostly crisp checkering, numerous small dings, and a single "N" carved at the bottom of the left panel. Mechanically excellent.