1943 Remington Rand M1911A1 with correct Type 3 Remington Rand slide, FJA-inspected frame, WWII Colt replacement barrel, and WWII G.I. magazine. A desirable Sarasota-area collector pistol with strong wartime character. Read more.
This 1943 Remington Rand M1911A1 is a genuine World War II-era U.S. military pistol featuring a period-correct Remington Rand Type 3 slide and an FJA-inspected Remington Rand frame.
Serial number 1,310,940 places the frame within Remington Rand's 1943 production period. The pistol is currently fitted with a WWII Colt military replacement barrel and WWII G.I. magazine. The wood stocks and associated spacers are aftermarket components.
The major Remington Rand frame-and-slide combination is appropriate for the pistol's production period, making this a significantly more desirable collector configuration than a typical mixed-parts M1911A1. The Colt barrel is not factory-original to the pistol, but its apparent WWII military origin adds considerably more historical interest than a modern or commercial replacement barrel.
The finish appears potentially consistent with an original military finish, although authenticity has not yet been conclusively established. Final collector value can vary substantially depending on finish originality, individual small parts, bore condition, markings, and overall mechanical condition.
For collectors of WWII firearms, U.S. military pistols, Remington Rand M1911A1s, and historic 1911s in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Florida's Gulf Coast, this is an interesting example with strong period character and desirable wartime components.
