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Remington .45 1911 WWII issue Chrome and Ivory

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Hello everyone,

Im new to the board and want to see if anyone can help me figure out exactly whats going on with a gun my grandfather left me. I have a WWII issue .45 1911 that is chrome with ivory handle. I cant find another one like it anywhere. My grandfather passed away several years back, so I have no way of finding out how he obtained the gun. I read an old post on a different board that said they didnt make them in chrome, but then corrected themselves and said they did however make several for high ranking officers. My pops would not have spent the money to have it done aftermarket, but there is a chance it could have been done before he came into possession. i dont know how to look up the gun via serial number so maybe someone on here can help.
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Remington Rand. The typewriter company. Yes, pics are needed. Please include close-ups of all stamped markings. There is a wealth of knowledge here & you will get plenty of good info.

Btw, it was common for people to plate military guns back when they were plentiful & of low value. This substantially lowers the collectability. However, IF the pics / numbers / markings can indicate that your gun IS an original factory-plated pistol, you have won the lottery.
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1saxman ---------- I knew because the title of the post says Remington.
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