Manufactured in 1944. Blade and flat top notch sights, with the standard slide markings, "FJA" inspected frame, stamped trigger, thin checkered hammer, long grip safety, checkered thumb safety, serrated slide catch and arched mainspring housing, Keyes Fiber grips, and a High Standard "HS" marked barrel. Includes "1944" dated "US" embossed Milwaukee Saddlery leather holster with leg tie. Magazine absent.

Excellent with 97% plus original parkerized finish, crisp markings, some light edge wear, and moderate handling marks. Grips are also excellent with some small dings on the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Holster is fine as redyed black with some verdigris build up around the brass fittings, tight stitching, clear markings, supple leather, and some scuffs and scratches.