Manufactured in 1945, the left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-line address and patent numbers , followed by the Rampant Colt, and the right side has the standard Service Model Ace and caliber markings. The right side of the frame has the U.S. property marking over the serial number, crossed cannons at the rear, and "90" on the trigger guard. The left side of the frame has the "G.H.D." inspection mark and "R/VP" on the trigger guard. The barrel is unmarked and has a polished chamber. It is fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, short stamped trigger, serrated arched mainspring housing, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, checkered reinforced grips, and a two-tone magazine with Colt Ace markings on the base. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection