My first investment-caliber acquisition!
Of the 10,000 1924 Transition models made, this was delivered in the second batch of 1000 to the commandant of the Springfield Armory on February 7, 1924.
These were the first M1911 pistols to include the A1 modifications prescribed by the military, but the formal designation of M1911A1 wasn't adopted until 1926, hence the moniker "Transition" model. The modifications are:
1. Shorter trigger
2. Cutouts in the frame behind the trigger
3. Arched mainspring housing
4. Longer grip safety spur (to prevent hammer bite)
5. Wider front sight
6. Shortened hammer spur
7. Simplified grip checkering
I picked this up from an estate consignment, as I am fortunate to be friends with the owners of the shop managing the consignment. The barrel and magazine are correct, and they included a 1918 USGI holster as well!
Of the 10,000 1924 Transition models made, this was delivered in the second batch of 1000 to the commandant of the Springfield Armory on February 7, 1924.
These were the first M1911 pistols to include the A1 modifications prescribed by the military, but the formal designation of M1911A1 wasn't adopted until 1926, hence the moniker "Transition" model. The modifications are:
1. Shorter trigger
2. Cutouts in the frame behind the trigger
3. Arched mainspring housing
4. Longer grip safety spur (to prevent hammer bite)
5. Wider front sight
6. Shortened hammer spur
7. Simplified grip checkering
I picked this up from an estate consignment, as I am fortunate to be friends with the owners of the shop managing the consignment. The barrel and magazine are correct, and they included a 1918 USGI holster as well!
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All the correct and improved features that would hang on till the end. Shoot it? Your call so seek your own counsel. I love the the 1924 tooling and quality. I have been sitting on an unissued one made on the 1924 tooling in 1956/57 for 20 + years and still can't make the call. Not even in the same league from handling so it is not investment quality like your sample. 
