This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the frame, slide, inspector, and proof markings found on authentic Remington Rand 1911A1 pistols. Slide Markings and Production Variations
: Found on very early 1942 models due to parts sharing during production startup. Marked with C in a circle or COLT .45 AUTO . Small Component Markings
MODEL 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY
The style, size, and orientation of the "P" on the slide and frame should look identical, as they were usually stamped at the same stage of inspection. Barrel Markings remington rand 1911a1 markings
Stamped with a HS on one side of the barrel lug and a P on the opposite side.
Colonel Frank J. Atwood commanded the district during Remington Rand's entire production run. All authentic Remington Rand frames must bear his FJA initials. Provisional and Final Proofs
Remington Rand used three distinct slide logo variations throughout World War II. Identifying these helps verify if a slide is period-correct for the frame. Type 1 (Early 1942 to Mid-1943) : Three lines of text. Wording : REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. / U.S.A. Font : Large, script-like elongated font. Type 2 (Mid-1943) Text Layout : Three lines of text, compressed. Wording : REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. / U.S.A. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the
: Only found on early 1942 production models before Colonel Atwood took over the inspection district. Slide Markings (Left Side)
The frame carries the proof of government acceptance and military ownership: United States Property:
The following is a detailed guide to the markings found on a Remington Rand 1911A1: Small Component Markings MODEL 1911 A1 U
The lettering is formatted in two lines, left-justified. It features a larger font size than later types. Text: REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. Type 2 (March 1943 to May 1943) Serial Range: ~1,015,000 to ~1,042,000
If a pistol was serviced, repaired, or overhauled at a military depot after the war, the depot stamped its initials onto the frame: Augusta Arsenal AN: Anniston Army Depot SA: Springfield Armory RIA: Rock Island Arsenal BA: Benicia Arsenal
Formatted in two lines. The text length is shorter than Type 1 (approx. 1.25 inches wide). It utilizes a blockier, sans-serif or modified serif font. It appears roughly in the 925,000 to 1,015,000 serial range. Type 3 (Mid 1943 – End of Production in 1945) Text: REMINGTON RAND INC.SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A.
The story of the is one of the most remarkable industrial achievements of World War II. A company better known for typewriters , business machines, and electric razors, Remington Rand eventually produced 877,751 pistols—more than any other wartime manufacturer, including Colt.