Manufactured in 1917 and shipped to Springfield Armory on 6 September 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 "P/H" on the chamber hood and "D" on the bottom in front of the lug. Fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine. Includes a U.S. "G&K/1918/A.G" marked leather holster, a canvas dual-magazine pouch, and two extra magazines. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned slightly to s smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the grip straps and in the form of light holster wear. The grips are very fine with some minor chipping around the screws, a few scattered minor handling marks, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster and magazine pouch are fine with some mild wear.