Manufactured in 1913, the second year of production of the commercial Government Model. This pistol represented the cutting edge of firearm technology and was highly sought after by military personnel and civilians alike. This particular example exhibits the early production lustrous high polish blue finish and nitre blue small parts and the "GOVERNMENT MODEL" marking on the front right of the frame which was already in the process of being phased out when this pistol was manufactured, and is believed to have been completely changed by serial number C5000. The slide on this pistol bears the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left side with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right of the slide has the caliber markings. The blued barrel is marked "N" on the bottom in front of the lug. "VP" and "R" are on the trigger guard. The early four-digit serial number is located on the right of the frame. There are British commercial proofs on the frame, slide, and barrel. Fitted with fixed blade and notch sights, a set of replacement diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom. Includes a leather holster, extra magazine, and lanyard.

Fine, retains 70% of the bright high polish original blue finish with some scattered patches of mild oxidation and pitting, focused primarily on the left side of the slide, some light handling marks scattered throughout, and a series of minor cleaning type scratches on top of the slide. 60% of the bright original nitre blue remains on the small parts. The grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with some mild wear.