Remington Rand 1911a1 Markings

The logo was slightly modified. The address remained the same, but the font became bolder and more compact.

Remington Rand used three distinct slide legends between 1943 and 1945: remington rand 1911a1 markings

Below that, the model designation:

| Feature | Correct Marking | |--------|----------------| | Frame left | REMINGTON RAND INC. / SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. + MODEL 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY | | Frame right | No. 1,234,567 or 1,234,567 | | Slide | Type I, II, or III Remington Rand Colt/US&S slide (correct range) | | Inspector stamp | FJA (most common) | | Ordnance stamp | Flaming bomb + eagle head S | | Proof mark | P on barrel, frame, slide | | Small parts | R or S marks on hammer, safety, etc. | The logo was slightly modified

Note: There is a gap between 916,406 and 1,696,000—this range was assigned to Ithaca Gun Co. / SYRACUSE, N

Collectors typically categorize Remington Rand slides into three distinct "Types" based on the roll marks. Type 1 (Early 1942–Early 1943): REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. Large font, typically with a Du-Lite blue finish Approximately serial numbers 916,405 to 935,000 Type 2 (Early 1943): REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. Smaller font compared to Type 1. Overlaps with Type 1, starting around serial Type 3 (Late 1943–1945): REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. Small font, often seen with a Parkerized finish Roughly serial numbers 1,026,948 and above 2. Frame Markings