This commercially finished pistol is devoid of a serial number, factory inspection and proofmarks on the frame. The U.S. Army marked slide is numbered "258076" under the firing pin stop placing its date of manufacture in 1918. Colt made pistols like this example for production sample, for display or for replacement to the government for lost pistols. Fixed round blade front and notch rear sights on the slide with the two-line/two-block address and patent marking on the left side, Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" marking on the right side of the slide. The right side of the frame is stamped "GOVERNMENT MODEL". The top of the barrel chamber is stamped "P/H" and the lug is stamped with a small "J" on the left side. With a long trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. With checkered double diamond grips and unmarked two tone blue magazine.

Very fine. 85% bright original Colt commercial blue finish remains with some areas of spotting on the slide, edge wear, surface scratches, takedown marks on the left side of the frame, and handling marks on the grip straps. The grips are also very fine with well defined checkering, and small bruises and dings. Mechanically excellent.