Manufactured in 1917, this pistol represented the pinnacle of firearms technology at the time and would have been the envy of military officers and civilians alike. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line, two-block patent dates and address followed by the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, caliber marking on the right, and Government Model marking over the serial number on the right of the frame. The trigger guard is marked "VP" and "2" on the left. The barrel has a polished chamber hood, the balance blued with an "O" and "P" stamped on the bottom. Fitted with fixed blade and notch sights, checkered diamond pattern grips, and a two-tone magazine. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Company in Boston on 6 February 1917.

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered small patches of darker blue light pitting on the upper edges of the slide. The grips are excellent with a couple minor dings near the upper right screw and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.