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, full checkered hardwood grips, full blue "L" marked magazine and "HS" marked High Standard barrel.

Very fine, with 85% of the original dulite finish, showing bright edge wear, a number of handling marks and scratches, and patches of brown patina on the front strap. The grips are very fine checkered wood replacements with some dings and dents. Mechanically excellent.