Manufactured in 1917 and shipped to Springfield Armory on 16 June 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 "5" on the bottom and left 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 with lanyard loop base. Includes a period canvas belt with sword loop, Mills canvas magazine pouch, two extra two-tone magazines, and a "US" Rock Island Arsenal leather holster marked "19th SQD 69" under the flap.

Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having to mostly a smooth grey-brown patina and a few scattered small patches of light surface pitting. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is generally very fine with some mild wear.