Manufactured in 1944. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line Colt address and patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, while the right has the caliber marking. The right of the frame has the U.S. property marking and the serial number and an ordnance department crossed cannons mark is on the left. It has standard features including a pair of checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions at the tops. This pistol falls between two known general officer issued Model M pistols, serial number 568506 and 568509, which are both listed as issued in 1954 on p. 76 of "The Colt U.S. General Officers' Pistol" by Horace Greeley. Included is a small brass collection tag marked "0618". The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) and shipment to Springfield Armory on 30 December 1944. Includes a hardwood case with the factory letter shipment information carved on the lid, a Kraft box numbered to a different gun, a50 count box of Winchester .32 Auto ammunition, and an extra magazine.

Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original parkerized finish with some light edge wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with a few scattered light handling/storage marks.