Remington Rand, w/Ithaca Slide 1911 .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,325.00

LSB#: LSB260226JD014

Make: Remington Rand frame, Ithaca Gun Co. slide

Model: 1911

Serial Number:  1511474

Year of Manufacture: 1943 / C&R

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “ITHACA GUN CO, INC.” / “ITHACA. N.Y.” The left side of the frame is marked with “AA” refurb mark, “FJA”, a “P” next to mag release, and a “1” on the trigger guard. The right side of the frame is marked with “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” / ” No.1511474″, and an “H” and “Z” on the trigger guard.  There is an “HS” on the barrel lug. There is an “R” on the foot of the magazine. The right panel is marked with “23” and a star. 

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a rectangular u-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The left grip is a brown checkered Coltwood with strengthened ribs, reinforced rings around the screw holes, and a mold number. The right grip is a brown checkered, later Keyes Fibre, with reinforcing rings and strengthening ribs. The grip have little wear and sharp defined peaks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate as Fine.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 7-round magazine. The Risdon magazine has been refurbished and shows light operational wear. Overall, in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished (The slide does not match the frame and the barrel is a High Standard replacement)

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, with defined rifling. There is minor fouling in the grooves This writer would rate the bore at 9/10.

 Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its arsenal refinish. There are scattered handling scuffs and scratches. The barrel and hood show operational wear. The screw heads are slightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear and legible. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good-Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. This pistol has a manual thumb and grip safeties that do work properly. 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: Padded soft case, 1x 7-round magazine

Our Assessment:  This Remington Rand/Ithaca 1911 is a very appealing WWII-era U.S. military .45 ACP pistol, built on a 1943 Remington Rand frame with an Ithaca Gun Co. slide and High Standard replacement barrel. During World War II, Remington Rand, Ithaca, Colt, Union Switch & Signal, and Singer all contributed to 1911A1 production for the U.S. war effort, and mixed-manufacturer examples such as this are commonly encountered as a result of arsenal rebuild programs. The “AA” rebuild marking indicates Augusta Arsenal refurbishment, while the “FJA” inspection mark is associated with Col. Frank J. Atwood’s ordnance inspection district. The U.S. Property marking, Parkerized arsenal refinish, wartime-style plastic grips, Risdon magazine, and High Standard barrel all give this pistol the honest character of a service arm that likely passed through military maintenance channels rather than remaining as an untouched factory-original collector piece.

This pistol rates in about Very Good-Fine condition, retaining approximately 98% of its arsenal-refinished Parkerized finish with scattered handling scuffs, scratches, and operational wear on the barrel and hood. The bore is bright with defined rifling and minor fouling in the grooves, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. The mixed Coltwood and Keyes Fibre-style grip panels remain Fine, showing little wear with sharp checkering and no chips or cracks, and the refurbished Risdon 7-round magazine rates Excellent with light operational wear. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, the trigger is crisp, the thumb and grip safeties are present. While not a matching factory-original pistol, this is a strong WWII U.S. martial 1911 package with desirable maker markings, arsenal history, a strong bore, and classic .45 ACP service-pistol appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY