Manufactured in 1916, this pistol is listed among a shipment of 500 Government Model pistols to London Armoury Co. in England in March of 1916. These Colt Government Model pistols were the pinnacle of handgun technology at the time and were highly sought after by military men and civilians alike. Many of these pistols were shipped to Britain during World War I for private purchase through various retailers by British officers, with this pistol likely meeting the same fate. This specific pistol was sold through Westley Richards & Co., with their hand engraved marking visible on the left of the slide above the standard two-line, two-block patent dates and address. The left of the frame has the period non-factory added "JJ" along with "VP" and "e" on the trigger guard. The right of the frame has the standard Government Model marking and "C" prefixed serial number, with the caliber marking on the right of the slide. British proofs are visible on the frame, slide, and barrel. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, flat smooth mainspring housing with a lanyard loop, diamond pattern checkered grips, and a two-tone magazine with lanyard loop base.

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily in the form of minor edge wear, and some mild handling wear/light cleaning on the mainspring housing. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.