Manufactured in 1945. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "ITHACA GUN CO., INC./ITHACA, N.Y.", and "P" on top, "FJA" inspected frame, checkered stamped trigger, thin serrated hammer and arched mainspring housing, serrated slide catch and thumb safety, reinforced Keyes Fiber grips, full blue "L" marked magazine, and a fully blued barrel marked "F" and "P" on the lug. Includes a correct period GI shipping box with "ITHACA GUN COMPANY, INC." on the lid and an absent end label.

Excellent plus, as issued, retains 99% plus of the original parkerized finish with only the slightest handling marks and faint edge wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included box is very good with some light corner wear. One will look a long time to find such an excellent example!