Shipped in February of 1945, with markings consistent with having been delivered to the British via Birmingham as part of the Lend-Lease program and returned to American military stocks after the war. The left side of the slide has the two-line two-block patent dates and address bisected by the Rampant Colt. The left of the frame near the trigger guard is marked "G.H.D.", with "P" proofs near the magazine release and on top of the slide. The right side of the frame has the standard U.S. property and model markings along with "RELEASED/BRITISH GOVT. 1952" and "NOT ENGLISH MAKE". The trigger guard is marked "6/VP" on the left and "17" on the right. There are "crown/V" proofs on the rear right of the slide and frame along with a crossed cannons ordnance mark on the frame. Fitted with a stamped short trigger, narrow checkered hammer, checkered slide catch and thumb safety, long grip safety, serrated arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, reinforced grips, unmarked full blue magazine. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection