[SamColtFan]

Hi Guys,
Heres one for the books. I looked at a 1911A1 Remington Rand today. Slide was Remington marked "Syracuse NY USA". Frame had "FJA" inspector mark. Right side of frame said "United States Property" and "M1911 A1 US ARMY" and here's the kicker: Serial NO. 930537 which is a 1943 Colt number. Pistol is not arsenal refinished, nor have the numbers been restamped. Numbers are of the block type not Colt italic type. O in No is underlined. Frame is 1911A1 configuration not 1911. What's the scoop on this pistol folks?

 

[SamColtFan]

Thanks dsk....
Gun was in fair shape, wrong slide release. $700.00.
Thanks,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Hello dsk.....
Good information! So what exactly was the serial range of duplication of the various contract guns? Was it the same range for all contract guns?

You're right on for the value of this particular Rem. As I held it $500 came to mind. $700 was too steep.

As long as I've got your attention, one other question comes to mind about barrels. I've noticed all of the new Colt 1991A1's and the XSE guns have barrels that look very similar to the old military barrels(narrow throat). Why the switch from the nice wide dependable barrel throats of the XS and earlier 91A1 guns?

Regards,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Thanks for the info dsk....
Really like the website. Very informative. Thanks for the update on the new Colt barrels.
Regards,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Ty....
Thanks for the info. Writing on the slide looks differnt than the other Rems that I've seen. Looked more coarse with larger letters than the '43 Rem that I have. As for the finish, about 85 to 90 percent, but rough.
Regards,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Ty....
Forgot to mention there are no circles around the grip screws on the plastic grips. Are these the correct grips for this particular Remington?
Regards,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Thank you one and all for the info.
Regards,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Two more thing guys....should the slide stop be checkered or serrated on the the second generation gun? The magazine has the letter "L" stamped on top of the lip at the lower end of the magazine. Correct?
Regards,
Sam

 

[SamColtFan]

Thanks much!
Regards,
SCF

 

[SamColtFan]

Not quite Ty, one other question for you all. Slide logo is 1 and 3/8 inches. Looked at the barrel today and as I recall there was an S over an F in block letters on the left lug. Nothing on the hood on top. Could I have misread it to be S H or what do you think? Also this one does have the Singer backstrap. The Deal is in the negotiating stage at this point. Made an offer, we'll see.
Regards,
Sam

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[SamColtFan]

Again, thanks for your help on this.
Will let you know the good news if and when.
Regards,
Sam