Manufactured in 1946, 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 pre-World War II style two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left with the Rampant Colt between. The right of the slide has the pre-World War II style caliber markings followed by the Rampant Colt. "5", "VP" and "71" are on the trigger guard, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" on the right side of the frame with the serial number. Fitted with blade and flat top notch rear sights, checkered wide hammer, checkered thumb safety and serrated slide catch, checkered magazine catch, arched serrated mainspring housing, and short checkered trigger. Fitted with a set of checkered plastic grips and an unmarked full blue magazine. Includes the original box. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection