Manufactured in 1944. The left side of the slide has the two line, two block address and patent dates marking with the Rampant Colt in the center. The left side of the frame is stamped with a "G.H.D." inspection stamp and "P" with the left side of the trigger guard having the letter "X" and Colt VP proof and the right side of the trigger guard having the number "65". It has the "No" style serial number, fixed sights, checkered wide hammer, stamped short trigger, checkered slide stop and thumb safety, long grip safety, arched serrated mainspring housing, Flannery Bolt Company replacement barrel and late war style reinforced Colt grips. With a 1942 dated Sears Model 1916 U.S. leather holster. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original parkerized finish, showing some light handling marks and edge wear. Streaks of bright wear are visible on the chamber. The grips are also excellent, with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some minor flex wear and handling marks. The stitching is tight.