Manufactured in 1917 and shipped to Springfield Armory on 11 June 1917, well before the end of World War I. The left of the slide is marked with the two-line, two-block patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, while the right has the standard "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" marking. The left of the frame has the U.S. property marking and "GHS" inspection mark, and the serial number is on the right. The full blued barrel is marked "5" on the bottom in front of the lug and on the left side of the lug and "P/H" on the chamber hood. Fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, diamond pattern checkered grips, and a later replacement "A" marked two-tone magazine with a flat base.

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original brushed blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on the grip straps and edges. The grips are excellent with a few scattered minor blemishes and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.