Manufactured in 1950, this is one of 250 Government Model pistols ordered by the state quartermaster of New York for the State Guard. It is rumored that these pistols were ordered to replace pistols currently in use by the guard which had been reclaimed by the U.S. government for use in the Korean War. The state didn't want their newly ordered pistols also being commandeered by the federal government, so they ordered them from Colt with a special state property marking on the slides. The left side of the slide is marked "GOVERNMENT/MODEL" and "AUTOMATIC/CALIBER .45" bisected by "COLT" and followed by a Rampant Colt. The right side of the slide is marked with the Colt address over "PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK". It otherwise has standard markings and features. Includes a modern plain Kraft style box.

Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on the grip straps and high spots/edges in the form of holster type wear. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor blemishes and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild wear.