1918 Colt/Remington Rand Model 1911 .45 ACP 5? Semi-Auto Pistol C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,356.00

LSB#: LSB260123GP018

Make: Colt frame with Remington Rand slide

Model: 1911

Serial Number: 414144

Year of Manufacture: 1918

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Removable Magazine Fed Single Action SA Semi-Automatic Pistol.

Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “United States Property” along with the Ordinance Eagle 1st Type marked “S12”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number. The left side of the slide is marked “Remington Rand Inc, Syracuse, NY, USA”. The top of the slide is marked “P”. The barrel is marked “HS, P”. The left grip is marked “12” with a star. The right grip is marked “1” with a star.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a small blade that is staked to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat top square-notch that is dovetailed to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered plastic grips.  The grips show light handling wear with a few flat spots. There are no chips or cracks. Overall these grips are in Very Good conditions.  

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates at 9/10

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its original finish. There are spots of thinned finish at the front of the dust cover and slide. The top right side of the slide has thinned finish and corrosion staining. There is handling and operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this pistol is in Good to Very Good condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 1x 7 Round Magazine

Our Assessment:  The Model 1911 pistol, adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 and designed by John Browning, stands as one of the most influential service handguns of the 20th century. This example, built on a 1918 Colt frame with a later Remington Rand slide, reflects the long service life and arsenal maintenance practices common to U.S. military sidearms. During and after both World Wars, it was standard practice for pistols to be rebuilt using available serviceable parts, resulting in mixed-manufacturer configurations such as this one. Chambered in .45 ACP, a cartridge developed alongside the pistol to meet military requirements for stopping power, the platform became synonymous with American service use from World War I through Vietnam and beyond.

This pistol retains approximately 90% of its parkerized finish, which has been applied during a later refinish, showing areas of thinning and light corrosion staining, particularly along the slide and dust cover. The markings remain clear and legible, including the “United States Property” stamp and early ordnance inspection marks on the frame. The bore is bright with well-defined rifling, rating 9/10, with only minor fouling present. The Remington Rand-marked slide and High Standard barrel reflect typical arsenal replacement components, while the checkered plastic grips remain in Very Good condition with light wear but no structural issues. The overall presentation reflects a service pistol that has seen refurbishment while retaining strong mechanical integrity.

The Model 1911’s enduring reputation is built on its robust design, effective chambering, and long-standing role in U.S. military history. Mixed examples such as this one offer insight into the lifecycle of service firearms, where maintenance and reissue often resulted in combinations of parts from different manufacturers. This pistol stands as a representative example of that history, blending World War I production with later service updates while maintaining its functional design and historical character. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF