Remington-Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP, Type II Slide Marking, WWII 1943, Parkerized, Made in USA
This U.S. WWII Remington-Rand M1911A1 stands out with its Type II slide marking and 1943 manufacture, made in Syracuse, New York. It carries the correct U.S. military legends and inspector stamps, and features the classic A1 configuration with a matte gray Parkerized finish. Excellent overall condition and crisp markings make this an appealing .45 ACP service pistol for buyers who value documented wartime production and correct GI features.
Slide markings read "REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." (Type II). The frame is marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY and M1911A1 U.S. ARMY, with FJA acceptance and P proof.
The pistol retains its full-size 5-inch configuration, GI fixed sights, and period-correct controls, and was manufactured in 1943, made in USA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol presents in great shape for its age, with minor and superficial scratches and small blemishes to the finish.
What’s Included
- 1x 7-round GI-pattern steel 1911 magazine with witness holes
This Remington-Rand M1911A1 aligns with 1943 production and exhibits the Type II "REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." slide marking associated with the period. The serial number falls within the 1943 Remington-Rand block, reinforcing its wartime manufacture.
The frame bears UNITED STATES PROPERTY and M1911A1 U.S. ARMY legends, along with the FJA inspector initials and P proof. A P proof is also present on top of the slide. These markings are consistent with U.S. acceptance and inspection practices for Remington-Rand pistols of this era.
Construction is carbon steel with a matte gray Parkerized finish on both slide and frame. Core A1 features include relief cuts behind the trigger, a short trigger, arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and a spur hammer. Safety elements include a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and half-cock hammer notch.
The pistol retains its GI fixed sights with a blade front and square-notch rear, and rear vertical slide serrations. It is a full-size 1911 platform in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and 7+1 capacity, made in the USA in 1943.