Remington Rand 1911a1 Markings

Initial production faced serious difficulties. After the first 255 pistols were accepted in November 1942, subsequent testing revealed major problems with parts interchangeability. In March 1943, company president James Rand Jr. halted production entirely. Only after management changes and a thorough overhaul of inspection and manufacturing operations did production resume in May 1943. Despite these early setbacks, Remington Rand ultimately produced more M1911A1 pistols than all other wartime manufacturers combined.

Prefixed with "NO.", located on the right side of the frame behind the trigger. Remington Rand serial numbers fall strictly within these blocks: 916,404 – 1,041,404 1,471,431 – 1,609,528 1,743,847 – 1,816,300 2,380,014 – 2,445,291

Located on the left side of the frame near the trigger guard. It stands for Col. Frank J. Atwood remington rand 1911a1 markings

| Serial Number Range | Notes | |---|---| | 916,405 – 1,041,404 | Early war production | | 1,279,649 – 1,441,430 | Mid-war production | | 1,471,431 – 1,609,528 | | | 1,743,847 – 1,816,641 | | | 1,890,504 – 2,075,103 | | | 2,134,404 – 2,244,803 | | | 2,380,014 – 2,619,013 | Late war production |

The is stamped on the right side of the frame above the trigger guard. Initial production faced serious difficulties

: Found from serial number 1,015,000 through the end of production in 1945. Layout : Expanded into three distinct lines.

Learning to read and interpret Remington Rand 1911A1 markings is like learning a language—one that reveals the story of a pistol's origin, its wartime service, and its history through arsenal rebuilds and decades of use. For collectors, authentic markings are the difference between a $1,500 shooter and a $5,000 museum piece. halted production entirely