Arsenal Refurbished 1943 WWII US Remington Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP Semi Automatic PistolOur Assessment: Remington Rand was the star example of the educational order and production study project, producing nearly as many M1911A1 pistols as the other makers combined, at the lowest price and by war's end, of the highest quality. This 1943 example was refurbished by Springfield Armory after the war, but still has both a Remington Rand slide and frame. It will make a great addition to any collection.
Make: Remington Rand
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 1367377
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic, the left panel is Coltwood and the right from Keyes Fibre. The grips show light wear with a few light marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its current metal finish. There are infrequent minor marks. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition as arsenal refurbished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single magazine marked "L" on the floorplate.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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