Guns International #: 101090408

Category - Remington Pistols - Military - Military Pistols - US

Category
Remington Pistols - Military
Military Pistols - US

Remington Rand 1911A1 .45 ACP – U.S. ARMY, 97%, 1943, ALL ORIGINAL, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Remington Rand, Year 1943, .45 acp
Serial Number: 1502439

The Colt Model 1911 was adopted by the U.S. Army as the official sidearm of the military in 1911.  Since that time the Colt 1911 has been the most prolific and admired handgun design ever introduced.  Military and commercial use of this handgun continues in today’s shooting world with ever-increasing vigor.  Shooters love the 1911!  There are more custom builders of the 1911 than any time in the past and most of today’s modern manufacturers have their version of this fine pistol.  During WWII the need for these sidearms exceeded Colt Manufacturing Company’s capacity compared to the war effort’s needs and contracts were signed between the U.S. Army and several other manufactures to build the venerable Colt 1911A1 (the Army designation for the improved version that was adopted in 1925).  One of these companies was Remington-Rand, the maker of this pistol serial number 1502439 produced in 1943.  If you collect 1911’s you are aware that there are a lot of WWII vintage pistols for sale and at what seems affordable prices.  Most have all been rebuilt, either at an arsenal or by gunsmiths, most have mis-matched parts, refinished parts, and worn parts.  This is to be expected as these guns saw hard use in horrendous conditions.  WHAT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND ARE COMPLETELY UNTOUCHED, ORIGINAL, INTACT EXAMPLES in pristine condition that saw little if any field use and have not been messed with in any way.  That is what we have here in this fine Remington-Rand M1911A1.  All parts, both internal and external, are as originally shipped in 1943.  The pistol retains 98% of the original Parkerized finish, the barrel retains 90% of the original blue and a shiny bore with crisp rifling and no pitting or corrosion, the grips are pristine, all of the parts are stamped with the proper numbers and letters, the safety, slide stop, trigger, and hammer are all correct for the period and the maker…even the grips are proper and original to the gun.  Two magazines came to us with the gun and they may not be original to the gun.  If you examine the photos you will notice that there is no noticeable wear to the front or rear grip straps showing how little this gun was fired.  There is not a single spot of corrosion on the gun anywhere, nor anything that would be considered a blemish in the finish…just light wear on the hard edges toward the muzzle.  This is a great find and a superb example of a pristine, war-era 1911 pistol that will continue to gain value as the interest in 1911’s and WWII era firearms continues to gain momentum, and it is priced right as well.  Thanks for looking!  

Barrels

Barrel Length:  5"
Bores:  excellent; as new, crisp; clean
% Blue:  barrel blue 90% factory  
Sights:  GI issue

Action

Case Color:  Parkerized 97% original
Screws:  perfect 
Trigger Guard Color:  99%

Stock

Type:  perfect, correct, Keyes Fibre marked
Checkering Condition:  perfect

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Call to purchase #616-292-6240.  If you have any questions please call or email us.  Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes