Between 1942 and 1945, Remington Rand produced nearly 900,000 M1911A1 pistols—more than any other contractor. Today, these pistols are highly sought after, but their value and authenticity hinge entirely on understanding their unique markings. This guide dives deep into the slide stamps, frame markings, inspection proofs, and serial number ranges that define a genuine Remington Rand 1911A1.
The most faked parts are barrels and grips. Genuine Remington Rand grips are brownish plastic (Coltwood) with 15 or 13 coarse checkering lines. They will have a small "R" inside the circle on the back of the grip. remington rand 1911a1 markings
Most original Remington Rands used barrels made by High Standard, marked with "HS" on one side of the lug and "P" on the other. Between 1942 and 1945, Remington Rand produced nearly
REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, N.Y. 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY The most faked parts are barrels and grips