1944 Remington Rand 1911 value?

[Haiwoo]

Hi Guys. Came across a Remington Rand 1911 today, all numbers match all parts seems original, a bit rusty but no pitting. All markings looks correct, marked with United States property, US Army M1911A1. s/n puts it in the 1944 range.
Just curious what would be the value of these things these days?

Cheers

 

[Azard]

Probably between $750-$2000, the larger figure being for one in really good shape. Would have to see then extent of the rust, but based on your discription id likely expect to pay between $750 and $1000 depending on the extent of it.

 

[Scatter Gun]

Hi Guys. Came across a Remington Rand 1911 today, all numbers match all parts seems original, a bit rusty but no pitting. All markings looks correct, marked with United States property, US Army M1911A1. s/n puts it in the 1944 range.
Just curious what would be the value of these things these days?

Cheers

Remington Rand produced approx 900 000 of these 1911A1’s for the US Army. The condition on these guns today varies greatly and as you mentioned some rust so the parkerized finish would be seriously compromised as well as some of the internal parts. I would estimate the value below $600 assuming the rest of the gun is authentic. I have seen pristine excellent versions sell for $ 2500 +

 

[crogers]

I paid 650 shipped for a 43 with incorrect slide most parts correct otherwise. Probably should have type 3 slide easy to come by if it doesn't. Are the crossed cannons still visible just above right grip panel? Later Remington rand parts are pretty easy to find. Coolgunsite has good info on the various 1911A1 manufacturers and years for correct parts. I probably have correct grips, hammer, slide, barrel and other small parts. If you don't buy it I might be interested in it.

Not many of these guns survived with out having all the other manufactures parts slipped into them at some point and turned into a mixmaster, so if it is cheap enough it will always make a good shooter.

 

[Haiwoo]

all the markings, the crossed canon, the FJA, the Ps are all well visible, it's just the finish is a little rough now. looks like it has really gone through war in bad climate.
in my opinion everything looks original because the wear over the whole gun is very uniform, there is no single part that shows less or more wear than other parts.

 

[grelmar]

Now is probably a good time to sell, if that's what you're planning.

The announcement a few months back that the US Army is finally going to surplus its stockpile of 1911's will have an impact on the market. They still have hundreds of thousands in inventory, and a high percentage are wartime production.