Features 50% coverage floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background with gold inlaid Rampant Colt on the left of the slide. The engraving was by famed Master Engraver Alvin A. White who has signed his work "AAW" beneath the gold Rampant Colt. Top of the slide is inscribed "George A. Strichman/Chairman of the Board/Colt Industries". The frame also bears a special serial number. Otherwise standard markings and features. Includes Colt "woodgrain" box containing a brass collector's tag marked "G,A,S,/125". Strichman was chairman of the board at Colt from 1963 to 1984 and led the reorganization of the company. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage and handling marks and tape repairs.