Manufactured in 1936, the left side of the matching numbered slide has the standard two-line address and patent dates while the right has the standard National Match and Colt markings followed by the Rampant Colt. The left of the triggerguard is marked "P/VP" while the right is marked "60", and the standard Government Model marking is over the serial number on the right of the frame. The barrel has a polished chamber with the remainder blue and is marked "COLT 45 AUTO MATCH" on the lower left and "MP" in a circle on the left of the lug. It is fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, checkered walnut grips, checkered trigger, slide stop, thumb safety, and wide hammer, and an arched checkered mainspring housing. The two-tone magazine is marked "COLT/45 AUTO" on the base. Includes an extra similar magazine. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

Fine, retains 60% plus of the faded original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the grip straps and leading edges of the slide, a few scattered patches of light spotting, and a light takedown mark. The grips are very good with some scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.