| Feature | Correct Marking | |--------|----------------| | Frame left | REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. + MODEL 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY | | Frame right | No. 1,234,567 or 1,234,567 | | Slide | Type I, II, or III Remington Rand Colt/US&S slide (correct range) | | Inspector stamp | FJA (most common) | | Ordnance stamp | Flaming bomb + eagle head S | | Proof mark | P on barrel, frame, slide | | Small parts | R or S marks on hammer, safety, etc. |
, the Rochester Ordnance District inspector responsible for Remington Rand production. P Proof Mark:
Early pistols used the "No." prefix and commas; late 1944/1945 dropped the prefix and commas in many cases. remington rand 1911a1 markings
Remington Rand slides vary significantly because they also used slides from and Union Switch & Signal (US&S) due to wartime shortages.
The following is a detailed guide to the markings found on a Remington Rand 1911A1: | Feature | Correct Marking | |--------|----------------| |
The story of the Remington Rand M1911A1 is one of a typewriter company that became the most prolific producer of the legendary .45 caliber pistol during World War II. Its markings act as a roadmap for collectors, revealing three distinct production phases and the military's strict oversight. The Three "Types" of Slides
Original Remington Rand barrels were often subcontracted. Look for (High Standard) or on the lug. Rebuild Marks: + MODEL 1911 A1 U
Red flags include: