Manufactured in 1943 with standard markings as well as the rare and desirable "U.S. PROPERTY" marking on the right side of the frame. It is fitted with blade front and flat top notch rear sights, and checkered grips with Colt medallions. This pistol, unlike most general officer issued Model 1908 pistols, was issued to two different generals. It is listed on p. 160 of "The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols" by Brunner as having first been issued to Major General William Samuel Rumbough, who was the chief signal officer in the European theater of operations from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. It was also issued to Brigadier General Louis Edward Cotulla, who died of disease while in service in 1979. Includes a collector's style Kraft box and a cleaning rod.

Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original brushed blue finish with a few scattered light handling marks and very minimal wear. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is near new with minimal wear.