Remington Rand 1911a1 Markings Jun 2026
The Remington Rand 1911A1 is a variant of the M1911 pistol that was produced during World War II. Here are some common markings found on a Remington Rand 1911A1:
Most original Remington Rands used barrels made by High Standard, marked with "HS" on one side of the lug and "P" on the other. remington rand 1911a1 markings
Unique to Remington Rand, the serial number is preceded by "NO." (capital "O") instead of the "No." found on Colts. The Remington Rand 1911A1 is a variant of
| | Common Markings | Subcontractor | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Barrel | "R" or "R" in a circle; "F" (Flannery); "HS" (High Standard) | Remington Rand, Flannery Bolt, High Standard | | Hammer | Wide spur, often with an "R" on the left side | Remington Rand | | Grip Safety | Diamond checkered with a small "R" inside | Remington Rand | | Mainspring Housing | 16 or 18 vertical serrations; marked "R" at the bottom | Remington Rand (late war) or Colt (early war) | | Trigger | Long, solid, smooth face; often unmarked or with a tiny "R" | Remington Rand | | Thumb Safety | Hart (H) or R | Various | | Magazine | "R" or "R" with a crossed cannons logo | Remington Rand / General Shaver | | | Common Markings | Subcontractor | |
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational and historical purposes. Always consult a qualified firearms appraiser or collector’s association (like the Garand Collectors Association) before purchasing a high-value M1911A1.
REMI NGTO N R AND I N C. (Note the deliberately placed spaces—this is correct and not a defect in the roll die.)