*RARE 1924 TRANSITION COLT FIRST PRODUCTION 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE 1924 TRANSITION COLT FIRST PRODUCTION 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 702024. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl having the intertwined “HP” proof parallel to the bore on top of the chamber. Left side of frame has the intertwined “WTG” (Maj. Walter T. Gorton) inspector initials above magazine release. Right side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with the serial number and it is fitted with full-checkered walnut grips. Slide has usual 1911 markings on left side with rampant Colt without circle at left rear. Right side is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Top rear edge of slide in the hammer slot has a small “H” proof . Frame has the short checkered trigger with 1911A1 style relief cuts by the trigger opening, a wide full checkered long-spur hammer with short grip safety and checkered arched mainspring housing. Accompanied by a 2-tone military magazine with slightly modified toe. This production run from serial number 700,001 through 710,000 was Colt’s first production of what was to become the Model 1911A1 military pistol. It incorporated a number of the earlier Model 1911 features with some of the above mentioned changes. The Colt Company, being the frugal manufacturers they were, continued to use leftover parts from their 1911 production which had ceased in 1919. Few unaltered specimens are known today, especially those retaining orig finish. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine with metal being re-blued. Slide retains about 80% strong re-blue with flaking on left side. Frame retains about 60-70% strong re-blue turned to patina on front strap, grip safety & spring housing, strong & bright in other areas. Grips have a chipped left toe and show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-38452 (1,200-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1136	$1,782.50	RARE 1924 TRANSITION COLT FIRST PRODUCTION 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 702024. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl having the intertwined “HP” proof parallel to the bore on top of the chamber. Left side of frame has the intertwined “WTG” (Maj. Walter T. Gorton) inspector initials above magazine release. Right side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with the serial number and it is fitted with full-checkered walnut grips. Slide has usual 1911 markings on left side with rampant Colt without circle at left rear. Right side is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Top rear edge of slide in the hammer slot has a small “H” proof . Frame has the short checkered trigger with 1911A1 style relief cuts by the trigger opening, a wide full checkered long-spur hammer with short grip safety and checkered arched mainspring housing. Accompanied by a 2-tone military magazine with slightly modified toe. This production run from serial number 700,001 through 710,000 was Colt’s first production of what was to become the Model 1911A1 military pistol. It incorporated a number of the earlier Model 1911 features with some of the above mentioned changes. The Colt Company, being the frugal manufacturers they were, continued to use leftover parts from their 1911 production which had ceased in 1919. Few unaltered specimens are known today, especially those retaining orig finish. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine with metal being re-blued. Slide retains about 80% strong re-blue with flaking on left side. Frame retains about 60-70% strong re-blue turned to patina on front strap, grip safety & spring housing, strong & bright in other areas. Grips have a chipped left toe and show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-38452 (1,200-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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