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1911 A1 Remington Rand - 1943 type II
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you lucky dog. the second type of slide marking is hard to find because it was made for such a short time. congrats. Lee
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The .551 stamping on the safety lever reminds me of how the Norwegians marked the parts on their Model 1914 pistols.
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11-14-2020, 10:38 PM
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In 1974 I bought a US&S 1911A1 from a guy who came through the gas station I was working at. Cost me $50. Went to get it registered at the sheriff's office (it was Missouri) and found out it was stolen. No more 45; no more $50.
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11-14-2020, 10:42 PM
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I have a RR type two very close to your serial number. I think the DuLite finish is the most attractive of all. The Scovill mag is a good choice. Nice A1.
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11-15-2020, 05:48 AM
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you lucky dog. the second type of slide marking is hard to find because it was made for such a short time. congrats. Lee
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Thanks, I am happy with it indeed
Do you know how many type II were produced ?
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The .551 stamping on the safety lever reminds me of how the Norwegians marked the parts on their Model 1914 pistols.
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Members on another forum suggested the same, the hammer possibly too
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In 1974 I bought a US&S 1911A1 from a guy who came through the gas station I was working at. Cost me $50. Went to get it registered at the sheriff's office (it was Missouri) and found out it was stolen. No more 45; no more $50.
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That’s gotta hurt
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I have a RR type two very close to your serial number. I think the DuLite finish is the most attractive of all. The Scovill mag is a good choice. Nice A1.
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Nice, pls don’t hesitate to show it
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11-15-2020, 06:53 AM
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Of the three slide types, IIs are second rarest of the three slides. Type IIs were only made in 1943 observed approximately from serial numbers 927000-1015000, but overlapped with Type III slides which started around 980000 and went till end of production, around 2465139. Type I being the rarest observed from 916405 to approximately 955000. There were approximately 877,000 RR made from 1942-1945.
The 551 on the thumb safety is probably a field unit number as they were not made with any other markings other than the three you have. FJA, P and the Ordnance Dept. inspector’s stamp. Very nice gun.
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11-15-2020, 06:57 AM
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Of the three slide types, IIs are second rarest of the three slides. Type IIs were only made in 1943 observed approximately from serial numbers 927000-1015000, but overlapped with Type III slides which started around 980000 and went till end of production, around 2465139. Type I being the rarest observed from 916405 to approximately 955000. There were approximately 877,000 RR made from 1942-1945.
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Wow impressive knowledge, thanks a lot sir
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Mine is an arsenal rebuild with a type III slide on a colt frame from 1918.
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A question for the group. I just obtained one of the .45s from the CMP. It has a Colt slide. The tag that came with it said it had a frame from another company. Just on a hunch, I put the serial number through the Colt web site and I got a hit. But the frame doesn't have any company name on it. How is the maker of a frame for these .45s now coming from CMP determined when there is no name engraved or stamped on it?
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A question for the group. I just obtained one of the .45s from the CMP. It has a Colt slide. The tag that came with it said it had a frame from another company. Just on a hunch, I put the serial number through the Colt web site and I got a hit. But the frame doesn't have any company name on it. How is the maker of a frame for these .45s now coming from CMP determined when there is no name engraved or stamped on it?
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Serial numbers are pretty much the only way. Serial number runs are matched to manufacturers.....google WW I-II 1911 serial numbers and you should find a number of sites that have these records.
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Very nice specimens.
I have a couple of custom 1911s, with more modern touches, but over the past several years I've been developing an appreciation for the more traditional, GI-style pistols. I've even been thinking of getting one of the newer facsimiles by Colt or Springfield Armory as a shooter and possible carry gun.
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11-15-2020, 02:11 PM
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I thought I’d post my USGI trio too
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OP,
That is one great find. Well done!
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Serial numbers are pretty much the only way. Serial number runs are matched to manufacturers.....google WW I-II 1911 serial numbers and you should find a number of sites that have these records.
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Thanks for your help. I did what you said and confirmed what CMP said on the tag that came with my gun.
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A question for the group. I just obtained one of the .45s from the CMP. It has a Colt slide. The tag that came with it said it had a frame from another company. Just on a hunch, I put the serial number through the Colt web site and I got a hit. But the frame doesn't have any company name on it. How is the maker of a frame for these .45s now coming from CMP determined when there is no name engraved or stamped on it?
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The frame rarely has a company name stamped on it, only the slide. I have a Remington frame and a Colt slide. The only way I know, or anyone for that matter, is the serial # on the frame. I'll look it up for you if you PM me your serial#. Leave off the last 2 digits cause I don't need it and you don't want to give it to me.
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The frame rarely has a company name stamped on it, only the slide. I have a Remington frame and a Colt slide. The only way I know, or anyone for that matter, is the serial # on the frame. I'll look it up for you if you PM me your serial#. Leave off the last 2 digits cause I don't need it and you don't want to give it to me.
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Thank you for your kind offer. I was able to take up Moralem's suggestion and make a print out to keep with the paperwork for the gun.
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Here’s my Remington Rand. It left the factory in September 1943.
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Sorry to say that my Remington Rand ss hole is un chamfered.
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Here’s my Remington Rand. It left the factory in September 1943.
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Very nice, thanks for posting it
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