So what would the Tim Burke Special look like?
I tend to favor larger 1911s, although I do have one Officers sized gun, coincidentally from Novak's shop, built by the late Joe Bonar.
What would I have Wayne build, now? 4.25" or 5" 1911. Double diamond slim black micarta grips. Shorten the butt and weld on a mag well so that the standard dimensions are maintained. Machine the profile of the mag well to match the slim grips. Gold bead front sight, Ghost rear. Kart barrel. Novak's "The Answer" in lieu of a beavertail grip safety. GI guide rod.
Front strap checkered at 25x25. Flat MSH checkered at 25 lpi. Ed Brown Tactical extended safety. Replace the ignition system with someone's kit... there are a number of good ones out there now. 4# trigger. Fit 2 Ed Brown Hardcore extractors. Carry bevel, matte the top of the slide, finish in NP3.
Not a lot of flash, but a very functional carry gun, with a distinct Novak flavor.