Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Remington Rand M1911A1!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington Rand
Model: 1911A1
Serial: 1401145
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parker
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Brown Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “Remington Rand Inc / Syracuse, N.Y.U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is stamped with the inspector “FJA” stamp, meaning it was inspected by Frank J. Atwood. The Right side of the frame is stamped “No.1401145 / FK / RIA”. The right side of the frame is also stamped with the crossed cannon cartouche and a flaming bomb proof mark.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. found itself embroiled in the largest war the world had ever seen. To meet the urgent demand for arms, the U.S. government needed to significantly increase firearm production. One of the most crucial weapons was the military’s iconic sidearm, the M1911. To assist with this, five companies were enlisted: Colt, Union Switch and Signal, Singer Manufacturing Company, Ithaca Gun Company, and Remington Rand. In 1926, after a few modifications to the original design, the M1911 was updated and standardized, resulting in the "A1" designation. The U.S. government’s order was for the production of M1911A1 pistols, .45 ACP semi-automatics based on John Browning’s M1911 design. Remington Rand, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, began ramping up production in May 1943 and went on to produce approximately 900,000 pistols for the U.S. government.
Model: 1911A1
Serial: 1401145
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parker
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Brown Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “Remington Rand Inc / Syracuse, N.Y.U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is stamped with the inspector “FJA” stamp, meaning it was inspected by Frank J. Atwood. The Right side of the frame is stamped “No.1401145 / FK / RIA”. The right side of the frame is also stamped with the crossed cannon cartouche and a flaming bomb proof mark.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. found itself embroiled in the largest war the world had ever seen. To meet the urgent demand for arms, the U.S. government needed to significantly increase firearm production. One of the most crucial weapons was the military’s iconic sidearm, the M1911. To assist with this, five companies were enlisted: Colt, Union Switch and Signal, Singer Manufacturing Company, Ithaca Gun Company, and Remington Rand. In 1926, after a few modifications to the original design, the M1911 was updated and standardized, resulting in the "A1" designation. The U.S. government’s order was for the production of M1911A1 pistols, .45 ACP semi-automatics based on John Browning’s M1911 design. Remington Rand, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, began ramping up production in May 1943 and went on to produce approximately 900,000 pistols for the U.S. government.
Despite initial challenges in transitioning to firearms manufacturing, Remington Rand—distinct from Remington Arms Company—played a pivotal role in the war effort, producing nearly double the number of pistols as its nearest competitor. The company’s implementation of a straight-line manufacturing process not only boosted production capacity but also improved the quality of its pistols, contributing to their status as highly collectible items today.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine!
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.
Shipping Details
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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.
Additional Details
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