Manufactured in 1943 with "U.S. PROPERTY" mark on the right side of the frame. Introduced as a commercial pistol, the 1903 was adopted by the U.S. military after proving a commercial success and became the standard sidearm for general officers during WWII and was still issued into the 1970s. This example has standard markings and features along with "RN" hand scratched on the left of the frame near the partial crossed cannons ordnance stamp. Includes a leather general officer's belt with brass U.S. seal buckle and a matching leather holster. This pistols is listed on p. 148 of "The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols" by Brunner as being issued to Maj. Gen. W.H. Harrison in 1955. Maj. Gen. William Henry Harrison Jr. was a decedent of, and shared his name with, the ninth president of the United States. Harrison served in the Navy in World War I, as a colonel in the quartermaster corps in World War II, and became a major general in the Massachusetts Nation Guard after the war, as well as rising to the position of president in the National Guard Association.

Excellent, retains 97% of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light edge/cycling wear and some scattered light handling marks. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically functions fine, but is very stiff. The belt and holster are fine with some light wear and attractive antique patina on the buckle.