|  Joel Babcock Collection
 Ithaca - Model 1911A1 serial number 
					1239717 - manufactured in 1943, packed/shipped January 
					5, 1944, and received by the Property Ordnance Officer, 
					Supply Div., Office of Strategic Services, Fowler Bldg., 
					Rosslyn, VA January 11, 1944. The order stipulates the 
					deadline for delivery is 1/15/44 and Packed for Export. 
					 Left side slide markings 
					- ITHACA GUN CO., INC. plus ITHACA, N.Y.. 
					Close-up of left side showing the ordnance inspectors 
					mark "FJA".  This is the mark of Col. Frank J. 
					Atwood.  The "P" proof mark is located on the left side 
					of receiver, top of slide and left barrel lug. 
					 Right side.  
					Close-up of serial number and United States 
					Property mark.  
					Rear of gun showing grip safety and late grooved (7 ribs) 
					mainspring housing.  
					Top of slide showing "P" Proof mark.  
					Ordnance "crossed cannon" inspection cartouche  
					Front grip strap and trigger. |