Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic WWII-era semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington Rand / Colt 1911A1 Military Government Model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington Rand Frame / Colt Slide
Model: 1911A1 Military Government Model
Serial: 1033194
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Brown Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked “GOVERNMENT / MODEL” “COLT” “AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” and a rampant Colt logo. The left side of the frame is stamped “FJA” for inspector Frank J. Atwood. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / M1911A1 U.S. ARMY / NO. 1033194.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1911A1 Military Model represents the major wartime evolution of John M. Browning’s original 1911 pistol, refined to meet the needs of U.S. forces heading into the 1930s and World War II. Officially adopted in 1926 and produced extensively from the early 1930s through 1945, the 1911A1 incorporated several ergonomic updates while retaining the proven reliability of the .45 ACP platform. Changes included an arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, relief cuts behind the trigger guard, improved sights, and a redesigned grip safety spur to reduce hammer bite. These adjustments provided soldiers with a pistol that was easier to handle, more comfortable under rapid fire, and better suited for a wider range of hand sizes—all without compromising the robust operating system that had already earned the 1911 its reputation.
Model: 1911A1 Military Government Model
Serial: 1033194
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Brown Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked “GOVERNMENT / MODEL” “COLT” “AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” and a rampant Colt logo. The left side of the frame is stamped “FJA” for inspector Frank J. Atwood. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / M1911A1 U.S. ARMY / NO. 1033194.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1911A1 Military Model represents the major wartime evolution of John M. Browning’s original 1911 pistol, refined to meet the needs of U.S. forces heading into the 1930s and World War II. Officially adopted in 1926 and produced extensively from the early 1930s through 1945, the 1911A1 incorporated several ergonomic updates while retaining the proven reliability of the .45 ACP platform. Changes included an arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, relief cuts behind the trigger guard, improved sights, and a redesigned grip safety spur to reduce hammer bite. These adjustments provided soldiers with a pistol that was easier to handle, more comfortable under rapid fire, and better suited for a wider range of hand sizes—all without compromising the robust operating system that had already earned the 1911 its reputation.
During World War II, production of the 1911A1 expanded beyond Colt to include multiple government contractors such as Remington Rand, Ithaca, Union Switch & Signal, and Singer, resulting in well over 2 million pistols manufactured for U.S. service. The model became an iconic sidearm of American forces, seeing service across every major theater and continuing in frontline use into Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Today, the 1911A1 Military Model is appreciated not only for its historical significance but also for the consistency of its wartime manufacturing standards, its association with key moments in U.S. military history, and its enduring role in shaping modern handgun design. Collectors value these pistols for their variations, contractor markings, and combat-service heritage, all of which contribute to their lasting appeal.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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