Remington Rand M1911 A1
Manufacturer: Remington Rand
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5
Bore Condition: Good
This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Rand M1911A1 semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP. Serial number-1320624. This pistol is in great condition and was manufactured in 1943. Ordnance inspector’s mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood. Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood was the U.S. Army Ordnance officer in charge of war production in the Rochester district of New York from 1942 to 1946 and both the Remington Rand and Ithaca factories were under his control. M1911A1s accepted during that time from those makers will have his FJA mark. A Rock Island Arsenal proof and an ordnance department inspection stamp are also seen on the frame.
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<br />Starting production in 1942, this version as noted by the serial number and the NON-underlined "No." before the serial number, is part of the line Remington Rand had made to be more interchangeable to the other 1911's in production as its earlier production line was not interchangeable with other brands parts to suit the U.S military's needs.
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<br />Please note, a magazine is not included with this pistol.