This pistol was originally manufactured in 1941-1942 as a Commercial Government Model, but before leaving the Colt factory was transferred to Colt's war time contract. It is one of 6,575 unsold Commercial Government Model frames that were transferred and in late-1942 to early-1943 that had the Government Model markings and serial number crudely removed and replaced with the standard military nomenclature. They were then serialized in the 860003-867000 serial range, assembled, and finished to fill the government orders. It has standard markings and features of these Commercial/Military models including "G.H.D." inspection and "P" proof marks, "G" marked full blue barrel, and a full blue "S" marked magazine. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Very fine as factory renumbered and parkerized for military contract, retains 95% plus of the parkerized finish with some light edge wear and some scattered light handling/takedown marks. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.