WW2 US Army Remington Rand M1911A1 1944 Cal.45 acp Matching Semi-Auto Military Service Pistol (Original)
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WW2 Original US Army Remington Rand M1911A1 1944 Cal.45 acp Matching Semi-Auto Military Service Pistol
SKU: US ARMY RIMINGTON RAND M1911A1 CAL.45 AUTO PISTOL
Original/Reproduction: 100% Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Remington Rand (Syracuse, NY)
Date Manufactured: 1944
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 1521493
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single-action design operates through recoil to produce semi-automatic functionality.
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Magazine: 7-round detachable box magazine
Holster: Authentic U.S.-made leather flap holster
Markings:"REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A.".
Over-All Condition: Excellent- 98%
Bore Condition: 9.5/10
Mechanically: Excellent
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: WS2095
Price: $2,895.00
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an authentic World War II U.S. Army Remington Rand M1911A1 semi-automatic service pistol, manufactured in 1944 and chambered in .45 ACP, the legendary caliber carried by American forces throughout WWII. Remington Rand was the largest producer of M1911A1 pistols during the war, and their firearms are highly sought after today for their reliability, history, and strong collector value.
This pistol remains in excellent original condition and retains the proper WWII-era parkerized finish, correct military configuration, and matching wartime components consistent with late-war Remington Rand production. The slide and frame markings are sharp and clearly visible, showing the correct Remington Rand slide legend, proper U.S. property marking, and government inspector stamp.
Historical Notes
Remington Rand produced approximately 877,000 M1911A1 pistols between 1943 and 1945, making them the largest wartime contractor. These pistols were issued to officers, NCOs, tank crews, paratroopers, military police, and special units, and many remained in U.S. service well into the Cold War.
The M1911A1 served as the standard sidearm of the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army Air Forces, and saw combat in every theater of WWII including Europe, the Pacific, North Africa, and the Philippines. Known for its stopping power, rugged design, and battlefield reliability, the .45 caliber M1911A1 became one of the most respected military pistols ever produced.
This example represents a true piece of American military history and would make an outstanding addition to any WWII firearms collection, U.S. military display, or investment-grade collection.
Original, correct WWII Remington Rand pistols in high condition continue to increase in value due to strong demand from collectors and historians.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Remington Rand
- Model: M1911A1 U.S. Military Service Pistol
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Production Year: 1944
- Finish: Original Parkerized Finish
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: approx. 8.5 inches
- Magazine: 7-round detachable magazine
- Markings: U.S. Property marked, correct Remington Rand slide markings
- Condition: Excellent original wartime condition
