Manufactured in 1943, during the height of World War II. The left side of the matching number slide is marked with the two-line/two-block address separated by the Rampant Colt, "G.H.D." inspected frame with "8/VP" proof, matching "P" proofs on the frame and slide, and standard U.S. property and army nomenclature on the right of the frame. Fitted with blade and notch sights, checkered slide catch, thumb safety, and wide spur hammer, long grip safety, and arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop. The full blue barrel is marked "G" in front of the lug and "COLT 45 AUTO" on the bottom left. It is fitted with a later replacement full blue magazine with "COLT/45 AUTO." marked base plate and reinforced checkered grips.

Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light edge wear, a small patch of very light surface pitting on the left of the slide, and a minor takedown mark. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.