This is a fine representative example of an early U.S. Navy marked Colt Model 1911 pistol that was manufactured in 1912. This Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol was shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard as part of a lot of 1,000 pistols on Oct 5, 1912. The slide, frame, grip safety and mainspring housing have the military blue finish adopted in April 1912. Blade front and round top fixed notch rear sights, two-line, two-block address and patent marking on the left side of the correct, slightly off color, replacement slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, correct early "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" marking on the right, serial number marking on the right side of the frame ahead of the slide catch hole, and circled "WGP" inspection mark on left side above the magazine catch. With checkered slide catch, thumb safety and wide hammer spur, short grip safety, and smooth, flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Grips are checkered with diamonds around the screws. Includes a replacement two-tone blue WWII Ridson Mfg. magazine with pinned base without lanyard loop.

Fine with 60% original blue finish remaining, areas of mottled brown/gray patina, high point and edge wear, and patches of mild surface spotting and faint pitting. The grips are very good with moderately worn checkering, smoothing on the lower edges, and small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.