![]() The grips are manufactured by Keyes and are the later type with reinforcing rings. The hammer is also checkered but the slide stop is serrated. The mainspring housing is checkered, and from what I've read online are sometimes seen in early Type 3 Remington-Rands. The barrel is marked "HS" for High Standard. The finish is consistent throughout and to my eye looks like the original dark Remington-Rand parkerizing. The slide has the Type 3 markings consistent with the serial number (1034XXX), but it would be one of the earliest Type 3s. I'm no expert on M1911s but from what I've been able to learn online all the major parts are correct. According to the serial number the frame was manufactured in 1943. However, I thought I'd post it here to see what the experts could tell me. I've had this M1911A1 for several years now and I've gathered a lot of useful information from this and other M1911 forums. CMP Service Grade Remington Rand 1911A1 1911-A1 US. Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply. All C&R firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location we cannot ship directly to a C&R holder in California. Please see our photos and good luck!ĬA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This C&R Pistol CAN be sold as a dealer sale in California but CANNOT be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) as our Simi Valley location. This would make a nice addition for a collector, but it should also prove to be a great shooter, considered issueable by the CMP and not appearing to have seen much, if any use since being refurbished in 1981. It comes in a tan plastic CMP case with a single magazine. It has a chrome-lined bore, not something you see on every 1911, intact grips and an arsenal applied parkerized finish. It made its way to the CMP where it appears it was sold as a Service Grade, in issuable condition. This example remained in US inventory until at least 1981, when it was arsenal refurbished at the Anniston Army Depot. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. Our Assessment: The 19-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. The case shows minor storage wear, in about Fine-plus condition. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a tan plastic CMP branded Flambeau hard case with foam-lined interior, CMP certificate of authenticity, one Mec-Gar 7-round magazine, cable lock with instructions, CMP chamber flag, Technical Manual for the 1911A1 pistol and CMP/De Santis holster brochure. ![]() This pistol has manual and grip safeties. There is very light play between the slide and frame. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good-plus condition (tag hanging from lanyard loop identifies it as “Service Grade”). The markings range from clear to nearly worn away, most are legible. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. There are some scattered minor nicks, scratches and scuffs. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 93% of its current metal finish. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.īore Condition: The chrome-lined bore is bright with sharp rifling. The checkering is generally well defined. The grips have light handling wear with a few scattered minor nicks, scuffs, scratches, some smoothed checkers in front of the left panel’s top screw, and tool marks in the reinforcement rings. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the slide. The barrel is marked “.45 AUTO / 7791193” on the top, the right link lug is marked “HEC”, the left with “M” and “P” The top of the frame near the disconnector and the rear face of the slide under the firing pin plate are each marked “G”. ARMY”, “SA”, “ANAD 1 81” and at the rear there is just a little remnant of an Ordnance mark. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. Col., Sub-Inspector for Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch). The left side of the frame above the magazine release is marked “FJA” (Frank J. The left of the frame below the magazine release and the top of the slide in front of the rear sight are marked with a “P” acceptance proof. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “REMINGTON RAND INC. ![]() 45 Service Pistols”)Īction Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine ![]()
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