Sharp 1944 WWII US Remington Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP Semi Automatic Pistol Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. As was the case at the outset of the 1st World War, demands of the US Military would outstrip the production capacity of Colt when the United States entered World War 2. In this case, contracting pistol production out to other companies had been planned for and simplified due to educational orders and a production study, notably conducted by the Singer sewing machine company, which developed comprehensive plans and instructions for a company which had never made a 1911A1 to order materials, machinery and set up manufacturing for the pistol. Remington Rand was the star example of this project's success, and by the end of the war would go on to produce just about as many as all of the other maker's combined, at the lowest price and highest quality.This example was made by Remington Rand in 1944 and is in great shape for its age. The pistol retains nearly all of its original with a nice bore and strong mechanics. Intriguingly, it appears that a mistake was made when marking the serial number on the frame with the second to last digit notably lower than the others. It will make a great addition for a collector who wants to add a Remington Rand to a 1911 or WWII small arms collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington Rand
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 1970292
Year of Manufacture: 1944 (Pg. 394 of Clawson's "Colt .45 Service Pistols")
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short, ramped blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are Keyes Fibre checkered brown plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong with a few scattered minor marks and one notable nick on the right of the slide at the bottom-rear of the serrations. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull is crisp. There is minor play between the slide and frame. This pistol has manual and grip safeties. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine marked "S" on the floorplate.
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, PPT: YES
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