Remington Rand M1911 A1 – .45 ACP – WWII – 1911 – FJA – 2 Mags – C

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Rand M1911A1 semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP. Serial number- 1538385. Manufactured in 1943! This pistol is in excellent condition for its age with a pristine bore and comes with (2) 7-round non period correct magazines. This Remington Rand M1911A1 bears the "FJA" ordnance inspector’s mark of Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood, along with "P" proof marks(barrel, slide, frame), "G" government contract marks, and a partially struck Ordnance Department inspection stamp.

Manufactured during World War II, this pistol is part of the later Remington Rand production line (1942–1945) designed for interchangeability with other M1911 brands to meet U.S. military needs. Between 1943 and 1945, Remington Rand produced over 958,000 pistols for the war effort, cementing its place as the largest wartime manufacturer of M1911A1s. This is a remarkable piece of military history, complete with provenance and ready to be appreciated by collectors.