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 "96". There are British proofs visible on the frame, slide, and barrel. The full blue barrel is marked "P" on the left of the lug, "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left, and has British proofs on the chamber hood. 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, an unmarked full blue magazine, and reinforced grips. Includes a "US" marked leather holster with "63" stamped and "LD" hand carved on the back.

Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original parkerized finish with some very light edge wear and scattered light nicks and handling/takedown marks. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with some mild wear.