A serial number preceded by an 'S' indicates an M1911A1 manufact- ured by Singer (not many of these around - an understatement) 3. A serial number preceded by a 'NO' instead of a 'No' indicates manufacture by Remington-Rand. Aug 15, 2019 With a serial number that dates to 1943, the Remington Rand in the Guns.com Vault has what collectors consider Type 3 slide markings, a very crisp “FJA” Ordnance inspector’s mark of Col.

Paul Krokovic Collection

Remington Rand was awarded its first order on March 16th, 1942, for a total of 125,000 1911A1 pistols. The company had no experience building pistols at the time it was awarded the contract. Remington Rand formed a new division to take charge of building the pistols. The division formed was designated Remington Rand “C” Division. I bought a nickel-plated Remington-Rand 1911-A1 from a local pawn shop. Where the serial number should have been, there was only a shallow depression, covered by the nickel plating. Back then in Tennessee, one had to take the purchase paperwork to the local police dept. To have a quick local criminal history check done before a handgun purchase. If it is a 1944 vintage Remington Rand in with excellent finish, I'd suspect it to be a refinish job. The Remington Rand batch was pretty plentiful, and many saw use on up until the late fifties or later. Most I saw were dang nigh silver colored for lack of finish. But, on the other hand, you have a great pistol, one of the best.

Remington Rand M1911A1 serial number 984284 - Circa 1943 pistol with Type 2 slide markings.

Close-up of Remington Rand Type 2 slide markings.

Close-up of 'FJA' inspector's mark. FJA are the initials of Frank J. Atwood, inspector of ordnance. The 'P' proof mark is located near the magazine release and on top of the slide, in front of the rear sight.

Remington Rand M1911A1 serial number 984284 - right side profile.

Close-up of cross cannons ordnance mark on the right rear of the frame, to the right of the hammer pin.

Close up of right side frame markings. 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' over the serial number with 'M1911A1 U.S. ARMY' to the right of the slide stop pin.

Mainspring housing.

G marking on top of the frame next to the disconnector.