Stamp on the 1911A1 Remington Rand frame

[BIGBLOCK]

I am looking into buying a WWII Remington Rand 1911A1 and I keep seeing this mark on the right side of the frame buy the grip that looks live crossed cannons in a circle. What does this mean? I am trying to study up on them before I buy one. Thanks for any help.

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[Duane Hansen]

That is the ordnance dept, final inspection mark that was adopted in October of 1942. All RR pistols will have the crossed cannon mark

[Duane Hansen]

BIGBLOCK.....If you are going to start collecting .45 Pistols, you should get a "Collectors Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols" by Charles Clawson. If you go to www.coolgunsite.com you can order a book and a great CD for $60.00

[Duane Hansen]

BIGBLOCK.....If you are going to start collecting .45 Pistols, you should get a Collectors Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols by Charles Clawson. If you go to www.coolgunsite.com you can order a book and a great CD for $60.00.

[BIGBLOCK]

I have a few new 1911 Colts and I want just 1 WWII 1911A1 to have. I can't afford a collection like I want and stay married.

[BIGBLOCK]

I am in no hurry to get one. I have passed on 2 already because of price. They wanted too much for the overly rusted guns for the money. One was priced at $2100 for a ruff piece. I understand they will not be perfect but at least nice for that price.

[Duane Hansen]

You should be able to find a pretty nice RR in the $1200-$1400 range.