![]() ![]() My limited understanding is that S&W produced a quantity (unknown number) of these barrels on military contract for use in maintaining issued M1911A-1 pistols, probably late 1960's to 1970's time period. I have seen a couple, both in new condition and sold as GI surplus. ![]() Please see our photos and good luck! WWII Remington Rand M1911A1 1911-A1. It also comes with a magazine made by the General Shaver Division of Remington Rand. ![]() A replacement barrel will likely be necessary for a shooter, but this is a nice piece to add to a collection as-is. The pistol’s bore is great, but there are dings in the feed-mouth at the chamber which may interfere with feeding. The pistol is in Good-plus condition, retaining the great majority of its original finish. This example was made by Remington Rand in 1943. 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 box shows little in the way of storage wear, in Fine condition. This pistol’s serial number is hand-written on the top of the box in marker. Also included is a Robert’s Arms Specialties Protecta-Gun two-piece cardboard box with a hand-written label which has non-matching information crossed out. The magazine has light-moderate operational wear, some minor oxidation, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Very Good condition. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine marked “C” on the top of the floorplate and with the distinctive General Shaver Division (a division of Remington Rand) spot-welds on the spine. This pistol has manual and grip safeties. There is light play between the slide and frame. Mechanics: The action functions correctly, but there are dings in the feed-mouth at the breech which may interfere with feeding. Overall, this pistol is in about Good-plus condition and would rate Very Good-Fine but for the feed-mouth of the barrel. The markings are generally clear, the Ordnance wheel is shallow and incomplete. There are dings in the feed-mouth at the breech which may interfere with feeding. There is minor handling wear in the grip areas. There is an “idiot mark” under the slide stop. There are tool marks at the safety pin on the right of the frame. There is a spot of light oxidation in the right-side slide serrations. The finish is generally strong throughout with thinning at most edges and a few light nicks and scratches. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The checkering is well defined, generally sharp. The grips have some minor handling wear and a few light nicks in the checkering. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The barrel is marked “P” on the left link lug, the right is marked “HS”. The top of the frame near the disconnector and the rear face of the slide under the firing pin plate are each marked “G”. ARMY”, and at the rear there is a faint Ordnance mark. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. Col., Sub-Inspector for Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch). 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 ![]()
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