Manufactured in 1914, very early in production of the commercial Government Model, this pistol represented the cutting edge of firearm technology and was one of the early pistols that established a reputation for striking power and a lineage of dependability that has carried the model through more than a century in military and civilian hands alike. The slide bears the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right of the slide has the caliber markings. "VP" and "R" are on the trigger guard, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" on the right side of the frame. The right side of the frame is marked with the model designation and the serial number below it. Fitted with blade and flat top notch rear sights, checkered wide hammer, checkered thumb safety and slide catch, the magazine catch, flat smooth mainspring housing, and the long smooth trigger. Fitted with a set of diamond pattern checkered grips and an unmarked replacement two-tone magazine.

Excellent, retains 99% plus original high polish blue finish with a few scattered light handling marks and one very small, very light patch of surface pitting at the front left of the slide. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Truly a benchmark Colt Government Model, deserving of the finest Colt collections!