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Thread: Remington Rand 1911

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    Remington Rand 1911

    Cannot find the serial number on any list of 1911s.
    1732785 pistol is in excellent shape and trying to value it.

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    Welcome to the forum.

    The Charles Clawson Collector's Guide shows that serial as a 1945 Colt pistol. Do you have photos? Any that show clear details of the serial number and any other marks on the pistol help the most.

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    Colt's web site has a serial number look-up feature. They show that number as a 1944 Colt, as does my little vest pocket serial number guide.

    The Sight also shows that number as a 1944 Colt.
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    Thanks for info. Trying to find value so I can sell inherited pistol. Will try to add photo.

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    Sounds like a Remington Rand slide on a Colt receiver, a common "mixmaster." If it was done as part of arsenal refurbishment and so marked, it is worth a fair amount.

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    Remington Rand 1911

    Why did colt make 1911s labeled Remington Rand. Just inherited a fine gun. Would post a photo if I could determine the process.

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    Colt did not make guns labeled Remington Rand. Colt made guns labeled Colt. Remington Rand made guns labeled Remington Rand under contract for wartime production, as did Ithaca, Union Switch and Signal, Singer Sewing Machine, and in WW I, Springfield Armory and Remington-UMC.

    The thing is, the contract specified interchangeable parts so when the arsenal or depot armorer rebuilt guns, they did not care about matching up parts.
    That can be confusing because the makers put their name on the slide and the only way you can know for sure where the receiver came from is by looking up the serial number or inspector's stamp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D Wall View Post
    Why did colt make 1911s labeled Remington Rand. Just inherited a fine gun. Would post a photo if I could determine the process.
    Welcome to our 1911 forum.

    Sorry perhaps it's me, but I've not understood your question.
    COLT only made COLT M1911A1s, and REMINGTON RAND made their own M1911A1s
    Originality can't be restored, so put "originality" at the top of a priority list. If JMB didn't put it on the 1911 you don't need it.

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    Duplicate threads merged and relocated to the appropriate discussion area.
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