Browning, and was the standard-issue side arm for the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985, and is still carried by some U.S. The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic pistol (handgun) chambered for the. Confiscated early 2004 in or around Al-Qurna, Iraq, by Dancon/Irak. 45 ACP (left) and 7.65 mm Browning/.32 ACP (right). This one was re-built by Anniston Army Depot, October 1972, and carries the ANAD 1072 stamp. Army semi-automatic pistol by Remington Rand.
Please see our pictures and good luck! Remington Rand US Army 1911A1. Early 1944 pistols with a finish this nice are hard to find anymore. This is a fantastic package for the serious collectors of WWII pistols and 1911A1’s in particular.
This says a lot for Remington Rand, despite having a few problems in the early part of 1943 as they tried to ramp up production. 45 Service Pistols”, page 313, Clawson indicates that by the end of the war, Remington Rand produced the lowest cost pistol and that “during 19 they produced a superior weapon, equal to or better than those produced by other companies”. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The pistol is in about almost Excellent condition with 93% of its parkerized finish remaining. It is correctly marked for a Remington produced pistol and has a barrel by High Standard, who supplied barrels to Remington Rand. This is a 1911-A1 pistol made by Remington Rand in 1944 during WWII. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. Our Assessment: The 19-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. The markings on the back are not clear any longer but appear to read “… SADDLERY / 1944”. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a brown GI flap holster in Fair-Good condition.
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This pistol has manual and grip safeties, and this model does not have a magazine disconnect. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine – Excellent condition. The grip screws are sharp and the markings are crisp. The serrations on the slide, slide release and mainspring housing are sharp, the knurling on the hammer shows little wear and the knurling on the magazine release is sharp. There is a mark through the finish on the left side of the slide underneath the slide release. the thumb safety shows mottled finish loss and is really the only instance of surface erosion. There are a few very light handling marks throughout, but this is a very sharp pistol. the right side of the dust cover has a rub through the finish. There is thinning on the edges of the slide, safety, sights and mainspring housing. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 93% of its metal finish. (see the ordinance wheel)īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The mainspring housing is serrated and the trigger is finely knurled.įinish Originality: The finish is original. Type of Finish: The slide and frame have a dark grey parkerized finish. The grips rate in about Fine to Excellent condition.
The checkering shows only light wear and is now without mars. There are a few light handling marks on the smooth bottom surfaces of the grips. The left is a #18 and the right a #21, both are marked with the star inside. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered reddish-brown reinforced Keyes panels. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated ramp fixed to the slide. The flat on the top of the frame in front of the hammer is marked “G”. The left side of the barrel lug is marked “P” and the right side is marked “HS”, indicating the barrel was made by High Standard, who made barrels for Remington. The left front of the trigger guard is marked “4”. The right front of the trigger guard is marked “N” and the rear is marked “H W”. ARMY” and at the rear with an Ordnance wheel. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. Col., Sub-Inspector for Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch 1942-1944). The left side of the frame above the magazine release is marked “FJA” (Frank J. The left of the frame below the magazine release and the top of the slide in front of the rear sight are marked with a “P” acceptance proof. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “REMINGTON RAND INC. 45 Service Pistols”)Īction Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine This was among the first group of pistols produced by Remington Rand in 1944 (Pg. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Post-1900 U.S.
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