Remington Rand 1911 - Amazing part of history

Beautiful pistol. Here's my CMP service grade I got in 2023. RR slide on a Colt frame. Usual new barrel. It shoots pretty good. The only ammo to feed these is 230gr FMJ ball over your choice of fast powder. I use WW231 most of the time.
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Why am I so in love with these war time 1911A1’s!

I think I have the same barrel as your!

seriously thinking about that S&S 1911!
 
For the OP, congrats on a nice 1911 pistol. Treat her nicely.

There are several modern current military equivalents that you can shoot the snot out of and keep your historic pistol in good condition.

I was involved with Garand and Carbine purchasing a decade or more ago and decided to let the 1911 guys get their desired 1911 when they became available.

Enjoy your nice piece of history.
 
An old west sheriff's trick, sometimes called 'buffaloing', too. It's among the reasons that S&Ws lock the front of the ejector rod, or enclose it entirely. A NYPD acquaintance says it doesn't work especially well, using a Glock rather than an M10. The perp just said "ow".
Moon
That’s why nightsticks were not made of plastic like glocks
 
Here's my CMP service grade I got in 2023. RR slide on a Colt frame.
It looks like there's considerably more wear on the slide than on the frame. If it were mine, I'd be on the lookout for a suitable Colt slide to properly complete it. If you could find a gun with a Colt slide on a RR frame (it shouldn't be too difficult), that would be ideal. Just swap out the major components!
 
Beautiful pistol. Here's my CMP service grade I got in 2023. RR slide on a Colt frame. Usual new barrel. It shoots pretty good. The only ammo to feed these is 230gr FMJ ball over your choice of fast powder. I use WW231 most of the time.
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Tom, mine has a blued barrel as well. Anyone know if that was standard, or just a replacement? I'm doubtful mine has been rearsenaled, but a barrel replacement isn't out of the question. Corrosive primers could have been an issue.
Moon
 
Tom, mine has a blued barrel as well. Anyone know if that was standard, or just a replacement? I'm doubtful mine has been rearsenaled, but a barrel replacement isn't out of the question. Corrosive primers could have been an issue.
Moon
I got the same blue barrel too. Dealer said it’s probably from the 80’s
 
Your typewriter company 1911, Remington-Rand, would be a good companion for my typewriter company M-1 Carbine, Underwood.

Good luck with your new gun!
 
Great pistol, Mark...wear patterns seem to match throughout the gun so maybe the arsenal just replaced springs etc. But as they broke all of the guns down to their integral parts, during overhaul, there's little chance of commonality.

Here's mine, a Remington-Rand like yours. I've had it for almost three decades now, having bought it from a local guy. It was still in the DCM cardboard box from the '60's when I got it...box, of course is long gone. I'd estimate it at 90% condition, so I'm guessing it didn't see much time down in the mud, blood, & beer of combat. Most of the sharp edge wear is from holster use....and BTW, mine too has a blued bbl.

I also had an RR for a portion of my 1st tour in Vietnam 1970, issued to me through Army channels to the Special Forces camp that I called home. It was in similar condition to yours, and was absolutely reliable with GI ball. The USAF issued me a model 15 S&W, .38 Special....nice gun but the SF guys I worked with pointed out (with a lot of laughter), that I needed something heavier if I ever had to use it.....good advice, that....

Have some fun with it, new 16# recoil spring and good mags are probably a good idea, but I'd caution not to reduce handloads excessively...you REALLY REALLY don't want to get a jacketed bullet stuck in the bore. Starting loads should be OK...for me,,, I use 5.3 gr of 231 with 230 gr FMJ's. This is just under 800 fps...easy on the gun & plenty for plinking etc. Best regards, Rod

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Tom, mine has a blued barrel as well. Anyone know if that was standard, or just a replacement? I'm doubtful mine has been rearsenaled, but a barrel replacement isn't out of the question. Corrosive primers could have been an issue.
Moon
99% that it's a replacement. Does it have any stampings on it?
 
Your typewriter company 1911, Remington-Rand, would be a good companion for my typewriter company M-1 Carbine, Underwood.

Good luck with your new gun!
M1 are not legal here because of the barrel shroud
 
M1 are not legal here because of the barrel shroud
What if you remove the shroud?

I’d put a hose clamp on to keep the stock and barrel together as a workaround.

Probably doesn’t matter, I’m assuming once you remove the evil item it’s still illegal just because.

Shame.
 
Great pistol, Mark...wear patterns seem to match throughout the gun so maybe the arsenal just replaced springs etc. But as they broke all of the guns down to their integral parts, during overhaul, there's little chance of commonality.

Here's mine, a Remington-Rand like yours. I've had it for almost three decades now, having bought it from a local guy. It was still in the DCM cardboard box from the '60's when I got it...box, of course is long gone. I'd estimate it at 90% condition, so I'm guessing it didn't see much time down in the mud, blood, & beer of combat. Most of the sharp edge wear is from holster use....and BTW, mine too has a blued bbl.

I also had an RR for a portion of my 1st tour in Vietnam 1970, issued to me through Army channels to the Special Forces camp that I called home. It was in similar condition to yours, and was absolutely reliable with GI ball. The USAF issued me a model 15 S&W, .38 Special....nice gun but the SF guys I worked with pointed out (with a lot of laughter), that I needed something heavier if I ever had to use it.....good advice, that....

Have some fun with it, new 16# recoil spring and good mags are probably a good idea, but I'd caution not to reduce handloads excessively...you REALLY REALLY don't want to get a jacketed bullet stuck in the bore. Starting loads should be OK...for me,,, I use 5.3 gr of 231 with 230 gr FMJ's. This is just under 800 fps...easy on the gun & plenty for plinking etc. Best regards, Rod

That’s a good looking gun! Great story about your issued RR, and the model 15 that the SF guys chuckled at, but a .38 special will do the job.

not sure how long I’ll be in the Seattle area, we might be moving sooner than later. So I better find a few more Wartime treasures before I move from here (Can’t Wait!)
 
What if you remove the shroud?

I’d put a hose clamp on to keep the stock and barrel together as a workaround.

Probably doesn’t matter, I’m assuming once you remove the evil item it’s still illegal just because.

Shame.
They had a M1 Postal Service at my shop, and I really wanted it. but the shroud would have to be removed and trashed. I told them to sell it online out of state and keep her together. shame to see a old work horse like that parted out
 
Tom, mine has a blued barrel as well. Anyone know if that was standard, or just a replacement? I'm doubtful mine has been rearsenaled, but a barrel replacement isn't out of the question. Corrosive primers could have been an issue.
Moon
Originals were blued. I have one, like new, that I got as backup for my Rem-Rand whose barrel is just OK. Shoots fine with light loads tho.
 
They had a M1 Postal Service at my shop, and I really wanted it. but the shroud would have to be removed and trashed.
I assume this was an M1 Carbine made by National Postal Meter?

What do you mean by "barrel shroud"? M1 Carbines had wooden handguards, and later ones had barrel bands that incorporated a bayonet lug. Anything else that might be called a "barrel shroud" is aftermarket and deserves to be trashed.
 
I assume this was an M1 Carbine made by National Postal Meter?

What do you mean by "barrel shroud"? M1 Carbines had wooden handguards, and later ones had barrel bands that incorporated a bayonet lug. Anything else that might be called a "barrel shroud" is aftermarket and deserves to be trashed.
yep, postal meter…

Think they called it a dust cover. it’s the top barrel cover
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It's a heat shield, lest you burn your hand on the barrel, while using a fixed bayonet. As always, the antis zero in on how something looks, since they really can't explain their actions otherwise. Good grief.
My original Ruger PC9 has a handguard as well. It is so dangerous, I keep it locked in the safe.

Is there an online guide to GI 1911 markings?
Moon
 
It's a heat shield, lest you burn your hand on the barrel, while using a fixed bayonet. As always, the antis zero in on how something looks, since they really can't explain their actions otherwise. Good grief.
My original Ruger PC9 has a handguard as well. It is so dangerous, I keep it locked in the safe.

Is there an online guide to GI 1911 markings?
Moon
Soon ! I’ll be out of here
 
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