Remington Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP 5″ Semi Auto Pistol 1944 C&R

More Sold Post-1900 U.S. Military Arms

SOLD FOR: $1,356.00

LSB#: LSB260618MR084

Make: Remington Rand

Model: M1911A1 U.S. Army

Serial Number: 1958251

Year of Manufacture: 1944 / C&R

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol, Fed by Detachable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked “FJA”, the inspection mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. 1958251” and “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY”. The top of the frame is marked “G”. The rear of the slide is marked “G”. The top of the slide is marked with a “P” proof. The barrel is marked with a “C” in a square. The firing pin stop is marked “C”.

Barrel Length: 5″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece brown checkered plastic panels. The grips show little evidence of use and are free of notable chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: The frame and slide retain their original military finish. The barrel appears to be a later replacement.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains approximately 90% of its original finish. The balance shows handling and operational wear consistent with service and age. The markings remain clear and legible. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol includes 1 magazine and a U.S. Military style leather holster in good condition.

Our Assessment: Remington Rand was one of the principal manufacturers of the M1911A1 during World War II, producing pistols for the U.S. military from 1943 through the end of wartime production. Originally known for office equipment and typewriters, the company converted to wartime arms production and ultimately became the largest producer of M1911A1 pistols during World War II. This example was manufactured in 1944 and bears the desirable “FJA” inspection marking of Colonel Frank J. Atwood, whose inspection authority covered Remington Rand wartime pistol production.

This 1944 Remington Rand M1911A1 remains an attractive U.S. military sidearm with approximately 90% of its original Parkerized finish remaining, excellent brown checkered plastic grips, and a correctly functioning action. The frame and Remington Rand slide retain their appropriate wartime inspection and proof markings. The boxed “C” barrel is a later Colt replacement barrel, a type associated with postwar government replacement use, indicating that the pistol saw at least some maintenance or parts replacement during or after its military service. This is a very presentable example of one of the most recognizable American service pistols of World War II. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!-C.M.