This Springfield Armory Model 1911 was manufactured in 1915. The pistol has the distinctive, dull blue, Springfield Armory finish with large diamond, checkered, walnut grips. The 'two-tone', lanyard loop, magazine has the distinctive Springfield Armory folded base. The right side of the slide is marked with the Spread Eagle/Shield behind the ejection port and "MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY." ahead of it. The opposite side of the slide is marked with the 1897-1911 patent dates over "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG CO." in a three-line block followed by: "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY/U.S.A." in two lines. The Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' insignia is stamped behind the slide serrations. The right side of the frame is stamped with the serial number, "No 118475" behind the slide stop pin hole. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" is located on the left side of the frame in front of the trigger guard and the Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' device is stamped above the magazine release. The barrel is marked with a small "S" stamped on the right side of the barrel lug and "P" on the opposite side. The Springfield "S" mark is visible on the safety lock, slide stop and firing pin stop. The hammer is the long pattern with sharp rear edge.

Very fine. The pistol retains 85% of the original blue finish. There is light edge wear visible on the slide and frame and the finish is thinning on the main spring housing and grip safety. The grips are in very good condition with some moderate handling wear including pressure dings and handling marks. Markings are sharp. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional example of a U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol.