December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
These extraordinarily rare pistols were produced in 1924 as part of the transition between the 1911 and the 1911A, with 10,000 ordered between serial numbers 700,000 and 710,000, with 709,000 through 710,000 reserved for National Match guns. According to Clawson, they share very distinct features including a U notch rear sight, half moon front sight, with correct dual line, dual block address and patent information with intercepting Rampant Colt. Right side of slide with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S.ARMY". "H" stamped appropriately above firing pin retaining plate in serif font, "G" stamped inside the slide. Barrel with "HP" (sharing a leg), stamped parallel to bore. "K" in front of lug, slightly malformed. Top of frame with "H" and "G" stamped near disconnector hole. Frame with appropriate WTG proof for Walter T. Gorton. Appropriate checkered small parts including slide release, short trigger, thick tab safety, magazine release, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and bordered hammer. Full checkered walnut grips. Appropriate 2 tone dual pinned base magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, the vast majority of the blue finish. Some light areas of patina to frame, particularly around trigger guard. Slide has a wonderful mixing with chocolate color and a spot of very fine oxidation on right side. Some minor silvering to reciprocating areas. Finding a 1924 Transitional that is unmolested is extremely difficult as the majority were rebuilt and reissued as was common to 1911A1 platform pistols. The opportunity to acquire an original and untampered transitional pistol is very rare and should not be passed on lightly. EW
Model
Improved Model of 1911, 1911 Transitional