Remington-Rand M1911A1 U.S. Army .45 ACP, 5 in Barrel, Parkerized, WWII 1943 Production, GI Configuration
U.S. Army contract Remington-Rand M1911A1 manufactured in 1943, featuring its matte gray Parkerized finish and as-issued GI configuration. It bears the UNITED STATES PROPERTY and M1911A1 U.S. ARMY markings with the two-line REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A.
slide legend. Chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel, this full-size WWII example comes from the largest producer of M1911A1 pistols during the war.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows scratches and blemishes typical for its age. It functioned properly during a basic check.
What’s Included
- Remington-Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round GI-pattern steel magazine (maker marks not visible)
Manufactured in 1943, this Remington-Rand M1911A1 is a wartime U.S. Army contract pistol. Remington Rand was the largest producer of M1911A1s during WWII, and this example reflects that production with correct markings and finish.
It retains hallmark GI configuration details: small fixed sights, original unmodified ejection port, arched and checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and brown checkered plastic grip panels. The slide carries vertical rear serrations, and the finish is a matte gray Parkerized consistent with the period.
Rollmarks include UNITED STATES PROPERTY and M1911A1 U.S. ARMY on the frame, plus the two-line REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. legend on the slide. These markings align with U.S.
Army contract pistols of the era.
Built on a full-size carbon steel frame and receiver, it features a 5-inch barrel, single-action operation, a short serrated trigger, and a wide-spur checkered hammer. Safety equipment includes the standard thumb safety and grip safety. Capacity is 7+1 with the included magazine.