Blued steel magazine with "G" marked on the lip. Post-War arsenal reapplied parkerized finish.
Standard blade front sight and U-notch rear. Barrel is marked "HS" (High Standard) on the right lug and "P" on the left lug. Left side of the frame marked with the correct "FJA" inspectors cartouche. Left side of the frame is marked "REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE, N.Y. Crossed cannons ordnance stamp on the heel of the frame. Right side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S. Remington Rand 1911A1 semi automatic pistol. Please see our photos and good luck! WWII US Remington Rand 1911A1 1911-A1. This would make a nice addition for a collector who wants to add a Remington Rand to a 1911 or WWII small arms collection. The pistol is in Fine condition, retaining about 96% of its finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. This example was made by Remington Rand in 1944 and is a wonderful example of a Remington Rand 1911-A1. 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. 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.
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. 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. Our Assessment: The 19-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. The magazine has light operational wear with intact feed lips and a strong spring. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single blued 7-round magazine, marked “S” on the top of the floorplate.
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This pistol has manual and grip safeties. There is minor play between the slide and frame. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol is in Fine condition. There are a couple of more notable nicks at the top edge of the left slide flat in front of the slide serrations and a pair of more notable nicks in the frontstrap near the bottom. There is a light “idiot mark” below the slide stop on the left of the frame. There are a few scattered minor nicks and scratches. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling.
Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. There are a few minor marks in the reinforcement rings around the grip screws. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short serrated, ramped blade fixed to the slide. The barrel is marked “P” on the left link-lug, “HS” on the right. The left of the trigger guard is marked “3”, the right “S” and “A”. ARMY” and at the rear there is an Ordnance mark. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. Col., Sub-Inspector for Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch). The left side of the frame above the magazine release is marked “FJA” (Frank J. The left of the frame below the magazine release and the top of the slide in front of the rear sight are marked with a “P” acceptance proof. The top of the frame is marked “G” at the disconnector. U.S.A.”, the rear face of the slide is marked “G” under the firing pin plate. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “REMINGTON RAND INC. 45 Service Pistols”)Īction Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Colts
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