Manufactured c. late 1944. Reportedly delivered January 1945 according to page 84 of Meadows book "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945." "FJA" inspected frame. "HS" marked barrel. Type III Remington-Rand roll-marked slide. Includes a hobbyist box, "WARREN LEATHER/GOODS CO./1917" marked leather holster, extra magazine, and a notarized letter dated November 13, 2016, stating that the pistol was brought home from Europe by the signer's grandfather, Eugene M. Long, and was his former backup pistol. Records show Captain Long as active with 4th Division, 20th Field Artillery, engaged at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944 and remained in continuous combat until the war's end. His wartime decorations included the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the Croix de Guerre. Post-War, he worked in the brick and tile industry, and was a member of the Third Army Pistol Team.

Very fine as arsenal refinished, with limited minor edge wear, minor cycling wear, and limited minor spotting. Grips are excellent. Box is very fine, and the holster is also very fine. Mechanically excellent.