Remington Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP, WWII US Property Marked, 5 in Barrel, 1943 Production
This WWII-era Remington Rand M1911A1 was manufactured in 1943 in Syracuse, New York, and carries hallmark U.S. military markings. The right side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY," while the left side of the slide is marked "REMINGTON RAND INC., SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." A "P" proof appears on top of the slide ahead of the rear sight.
It features the classic GI configuration with a Government-length 5 inch barrel and full-size frame. Selling as is.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Severe Fouling - Extensive corrosion, pitting, or erosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol is being sold as is. The slide catch will not engage to lock the slide back with an empty magazine. There is rusting and discoloration on the frame and slide. The finish is worn. It is suited for restoration.
What’s Included
- Remington Rand M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol
- 1x USGI-pattern steel single-stack 7-round magazine
- US-embossed leather flap holster for M1911
Built on the full-size 1911 platform, this pistol retains core WWII features, including a Government-length 5 inch barrel and an ordnance carbon steel frame. Controls include a short trigger and vertical rear cocking serrations on the slide, consistent with wartime production.
Markings and proofs are correct for the period: "REMINGTON RAND INC., SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." on the left side of the slide, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on the right side of the frame, and a "P" proof on top of the slide ahead of the rear sight.
Sighting equipment is the fixed GI-pattern set with a small blade front and square-notch rear. Brown checkered synthetic grip panels are installed, and the mainspring housing is the arched style with a lanyard loop.
The pistol operates on the standard single-action, short-recoil 1911 system and uses a single-stack magazine design. Capacity is 7+1 with the included USGI-pattern 7-round magazine.
As a WWII-era Remington Rand, this example represents a classic U.S. service pistol configuration from 1943. It is selling as is and presents a period-correct foundation for historical interest or restoration.