Manufactured in 1933, this is an outstanding example of a pre-World War II Colt Ace pistol. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, the two-line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide followed by the Rampant Colt, and the Colt Ace logo and caliber markings on the right. The serial number is on the right side of the frame. The trigger guard is marked "12" on the right and "3/VP" on the left. It is fitted with a short checkered trigger, wide checkered hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing, a set of fully checkered grips, and a two-tone magazine with Colt Ace marked base.

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with some mild wear on the leading edges of the slide, a moderate ding in the upper left of the slide, and some scattered light handling/takedown marks. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.