– Only flaw is that the lack of a commercial logo makes them less “flashy” than Colts, but serious collectors know better. A correctly marked Remington Rand is a thing of rugged beauty.

Remington Rand used three distinct left-side slide roll marks during production. Identifying these variants helps verify if the slide matches the serial number block on the frame.

Found occasionally on mid-to-late war pistols. Marked with an "F" on the lug. Small Component Proofs

Features a significantly smaller, more compact logo, typically found on later parkerized models.

| Component | Location | Markings to Look For | Period | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Right side, above trigger | Serial number (e.g., 857,234) | All production | | Frame | Left side, near mag release | FJA (or R.S.E. ) in box | 1942-1945 | | Frame | Left side, front trigger guard | Crossed cannons proof | All production | | Slide | Right side | Type 1, 2, or 3 text | Varies by serial | | Slide | Left side, top rear | Single "P" proof | All production | | Barrel | Left chamber lug | HS , Colt .45 Auto , or F | Varies | | Magazine | Bottom plate | R , G , L , or no mark | Varies | | Grips | Inside left panel | Keyhole or circle with R | Late 1943+ |

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.

Beware of slides marked with drawing numbers like 7790314 or the name Drake ; these are post-WWII replacements. 2. Frame Markings & Proofs

He felt a small, sudden kinship with the ghost of R. It wasn’t romance; it was the respect one feels when a stranger leaves behind a thing that carried them through something that mattered. He photographed the markings: REMINGTON RAND, the U.S. property stamp, serial numbers aligned, inspector’s letters, the date on the barrel. He logged them into a forum of collectors who would nod at the combination of stamps and know the factory batch, the inspector’s quirks, the likely year of shipment.

Remington Rand's efficiency was so high that they eventually produced pistols at a lower cost than Colt, despite having no prior experience in firearms. Today, these pistols are highly sought after by collectors, with prices generally ranging from based on the originality of these specific markings and the overall condition.

| Manufacturer | Production Years | Approx. Quantity | Key Marking (Inspector) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1943-1945 | 958,764 | FJA on frame | | Colt | 1912-1945 | 629,000+ | GHD on frame (WWII) | | Ithaca Gun Co. | 1942-1945 | ~335,000 | FJA on frame | | Union Switch & Signal | 1943 | 50,000 | RS on frame |

Collector Tip: A rebuilding stamp usually indicates that parts (like the slide, barrel, or grips) may have been swapped, meaning the gun is no longer in its original factory-delivered configuration. Summary Checklist for Collectors

In the 1,471,431 range, some frames were stamped with UNITED STATES PROP**ER**TY instead of PROPERTY . This is a highly sought-after collector variation. Ordnance and Inspector Stamps

Original Remington Rand pistols did not always have barrels manufactured by Remington Rand.

When evaluating a Remington Rand 1911A1 for authenticity, check these five primary markers:

A small "G" may appear near the magazine release, indicating the frame was part of a government contract. 4. Serial Number Ranges (Remington Rand)