Manufactured by Colt in 1943. The left side of the matching numbered slide is marked with the two line, two block address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt in the center and "P" on top of the slide in front of the rear sight. The left side of the frame is marked with the Broberg "W.B." boxed inspectors mark above the magazine catch and "P" below it, with "X/ VP" on the left side of the guard, "99" on the right, and the "No" style serial number on the right next to "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY". Fitted with the wide checkered spur hammer, short milled trigger, long grip safety, checkered slide catch, thumb safety, and mainspring housing, "S" and "C-S" marked full blue magazine, reinforced Colt grips and a full blue barrel.

Excellent plus, as issued, retains 99% plus original parkerized finish with some very light cycling/edge wear and a light takedown mark. The grips are also excellent plus with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.