Manufactured in 1941 with U.S. ordnance crossed cannon stamp on the left and "G.H.D." inspection mark on the right. The left side of the barrel has the standard "MATCH/bullseye/TARGET" marking, "THE WOODSMAN" on the left of the frame, and standard Colt and caliber markings on the left of the slide. The left of the trigger guard is marked "e/VP" and "23" is on the right. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight, adjustable notch rear sight, checkered plastic extended grips with Rampant Colts, and a two-tone magazine with correctly marked base. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some light muzzle/edge wear, and some light handling marks on the grip straps. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.