Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ULTRA RARE semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Remington-UMC Model 1911 WWI US Contract.
In late 1917 or early 1918, Colt was ordered by the U.S. government to provide Remington-UMC with production drawings, sample pistols, and master gauges to produce the 150,000 Model 1911 pistols the government had ordered from them to support the war effort. In March of 1918 the initial order was increased to 500,000. The drawings that arrived late from Colt, and a lack of master gauges led to Remington producing their own drawings based on average measurements from five example pistols. From August 1918 to June of 1919, and the cancellation of the contract, Remington had produced 21,676 Model 1911 pistols that fall in the serial number range "NO1" - "NO21676". Because they had been made using a different set of technical drawings than Colt and Springfield, the Remington 1911 was purged from the inventory after the war to ensure parts compatibility, making these pistols very scarce. The slide is fitted with fixed sights, with the two-block, three-line patent and address markings around the "REMINGTON/UMC" logo on the left side, "MODEL OF 1911/U.S. ARMY CALIBER .45" on the right, and the "E.E.C." and "eagle head/E28" proofs on the left side of the fame. Fitted with an original "P" proofed full blue barrel, unmarked two-tone magazine, and correct diamond pattern checkered grips.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Remington UMC
Model: 1911 U.S. Army - WWI US Contract
Serial: 5839
Date of Manufacture: 1918 or 1919
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Patina / Faded Blued
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Rear and Front
Stock/Grips: Correct Double Diamond Checkered Wooden Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / This example has had the "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" scratched or buffed out.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the height of World War I, the United States government contracted Remington-UMC to produce Model 1911 pistols to support the war effort, initially ordering 150,000 units before expanding the order to 500,000 in March 1918. To facilitate manufacturing, Colt was ordered in late 1917 or early 1918 to supply Remington-UMC with production drawings, sample pistols, and master gauges. However, delayed drawings from Colt and a lack of master gauges forced Remington engineers to generate their own technical drawings by taking average measurements from five example pistols. Production ran from August 1918 to June 1919—when the contract was canceled following the Armistice—resulting in just 21,676 total pistols produced within the serial range "NO1" through "NO21676." Because these pistols were manufactured using Remington's unique set of technical drawings rather than the standard prints used by Colt and Springfield Armory, the U.S. military actively purged the Remington 1911 from inventory after the war to maintain strict parts interchangeability across service sidearms. This post-war purging, combined with the low overall wartime production figure, makes surviving original Remington-UMC 1911s exceptionally scarce today. Authentic examples stand out with their distinct factory characteristics, including dark slate oil finishes, unique slide roll-stampings, and eagle-head Ordnance inspection marks.
Contents:
Model: 1911 U.S. Army - WWI US Contract
Serial: 5839
Date of Manufacture: 1918 or 1919
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Patina / Faded Blued
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Rear and Front
Stock/Grips: Correct Double Diamond Checkered Wooden Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / This example has had the "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" scratched or buffed out.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the height of World War I, the United States government contracted Remington-UMC to produce Model 1911 pistols to support the war effort, initially ordering 150,000 units before expanding the order to 500,000 in March 1918. To facilitate manufacturing, Colt was ordered in late 1917 or early 1918 to supply Remington-UMC with production drawings, sample pistols, and master gauges. However, delayed drawings from Colt and a lack of master gauges forced Remington engineers to generate their own technical drawings by taking average measurements from five example pistols. Production ran from August 1918 to June 1919—when the contract was canceled following the Armistice—resulting in just 21,676 total pistols produced within the serial range "NO1" through "NO21676." Because these pistols were manufactured using Remington's unique set of technical drawings rather than the standard prints used by Colt and Springfield Armory, the U.S. military actively purged the Remington 1911 from inventory after the war to maintain strict parts interchangeability across service sidearms. This post-war purging, combined with the low overall wartime production figure, makes surviving original Remington-UMC 1911s exceptionally scarce today. Authentic examples stand out with their distinct factory characteristics, including dark slate oil finishes, unique slide roll-stampings, and eagle-head Ordnance inspection marks.
Contents:
This example will ship with the magazine as pictured above.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1194379536 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
905 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 18:02:34 |
