Colt 1911 Remington Slide .45 ACP 5″ Semi Automatic Pistol MFD 1917 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,601.00
LSB#: WY250402DB001
Make: Colt (Slide Manufactured by Remington-UMC)
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 208291
Year of Manufacture: 1917 (C&R Eligible)
Caliber: .45 ACP (AUTOMATIC COLT PISTOL)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Single Action, Detachable Magazine Fed
Markings: The right side of the Remington-UMC manufactured slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.” The left side of the slide is marked “REMINGTON UMC” in a circle logo, followed by “REMINGTON U.M.C. / BRIDGEPORT. CONN. U.S.A.” The right side of the frame is marked “No 208291.” The left side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Additional military inspector markings are present, including an “G.H.S.” inspector stamp on the left side of the frame.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with large diamonds around the screws. The grips show light to moderate handling wear with flattened checkering, scattered dings, and mild finish wear. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 7-round magazine, unmarked, in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore but there is stubborn fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish on the frame shows thinning and edge loss consistent with holster wear. The slide shows scattered shallow scratches, and handling marks with light patina forming near the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable. The pins are unmarred. The markings are legible, though some are lightly worn from age. Overall, this pistol rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Colt Model 1911 is a classic U.S. military service pistol with World War I provenance. The receiver was produced by Colt in 1917 during one of the most intense periods of wartime production, and the Remington-UMC slide indicates a post-production replacement or reconditioning, likely through military service depots or arsenal rebuild programs. These mixed-component 1911s are part of the living history of how the U.S. military maintained and repurposed arms through multiple decades of service.
Though it has been refinished and bears mismatched parts, it remains a solid collector’s piece. The Remington-UMC slide itself is a scarcer variation, with only about 21,000 pistols produced by Remington during WWI. The combination of Colt and Remington components speaks to the logistical complexity of U.S. arms procurement during the war.
Whether you’re a collector of U.S. military handguns, a fan of the 1911 platform, or simply looking for a historically significant sidearm with genuine World War I roots, this pistol would make a fine addition to your collection. Please see our High Quality photos and good luck on your bids.-C.M.
