WWII US Remington Rand 1911A1 1911-A1 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,004.00
LSB#: LSB260217BC005
Make: Remington Rand
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 1987111
Year of Manufacture: 1944 / ATF Classification: C&R
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-automatic, short-recoil operated, fed by detachable magazines
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A.” The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. 1987111” and “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY.” Below the slide stop it is marked “FJA”. Just below the magazine release is marked “P”. The barrel link lug is marked “S” on one side and “P” on the other. The magazine is marked “G” on the lip.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short, serrated, 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, with reinforced rings and with strengthening ribs. The grips have minimal handling wear. The checkering is well defined. There are little to no signs of tooling on the grip screws. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized slide, parkerized frame, blued Barrel
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its current metal finish. There is only light operational and handling wear. The only notable blemish is a very faint “Idiot Scratch” from the slide catch. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol is in about 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: One 7-round General Shaver magazine.
Our Assessment: This WWII U.S. Remington Rand 1911A1 was manufactured in 1944 and qualifies as a Curio and Relic pistol. Produced by Remington Rand under U.S. government contract, Remington Rand became the largest producer of M1911A1 pistols during World War II. Known originally for typewriters and business machines, the company successfully transitioned into wartime arms production and delivered hundreds of thousands of pistols to support the Allied war effort. This example retains all parts correct for the period and configuration.
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel, this pistol follows the standard M1911A1 service configuration issued to American forces during the war. The .45 ACP cartridge was adopted in 1911 and remained the primary U.S. service handgun round through both World Wars. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5 out of 10, indicating excellent internal condition. The action functions correctly. Included is a 7 round General Shaver magazine. General Shaver was one of the wartime subcontractors that supplied magazines for U.S. military 1911 production, and their “G” marked magazines are often sought by collectors looking to complete a period-correct WWII rig.
This pistol retains approximately 98 percent of its current metal finish, presenting a remarkably strong example for a 1944 production sidearm. The grips rate in Excellent condition with minimal visible wear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition and stands as a highly desirable Remington Rand M1911A1 with correct components and a period magazine. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -C.R.