Also known as the Improved Model 1911 Pistol, the Transitional 1911's were made in 1924. While they retained the nomenclature markings of the 1911, they were equipped with the signature features of the 1911A1 which included the dished frame sides, shortened trigger, arched mainspring housing, round blade front and flat top notch rear sights, with the two-line, two-block address and patent markings divided by the Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the slide, "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" on the right, and "H" above the firing pin block. The frame bears the circular Walter Gordon "WTG" inspection stamp, with the short milled checkered trigger, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, checkered mainspring housing, fully-checkered hardwood grips, commercially marked "COLT/45 AUTO" magazine and a full blue "COLT 45 AUTO" marked barrel with "P" on the lug and "G" on the underside.

Fine with 60% of the original blue finish with areas of bright steel visible on the slide and frame, a mixed brown and gray on the grip straps, and scattered spotting and handling marks. The heavily worn grips are good with some mild dings and a few flat spots. Mechanically excellent.