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The most visible marking is the manufacturer's name on the slide. Remington Rand significantly altered their rollmark design three times. Identifying which type you have is the first step to dating the pistol. remington rand 1911a1 markings
Later Remington Rand frames (1945) often have an extra mark on the left side above the trigger: the word "NOISE". This was an assembly aid indicating that the noise (safety) spring was installed. correct (common fakes/errors) The most visible marking is
Remington Rand followed this exactly. The font size and spacing remain consistent across most contracts, but slight die wear late in production can produce lighter impressions or slightly rounded letters. Later Remington Rand frames (1945) often have an
Unlike Colt, which used a "No" prefix with a small underlined "o," Remington Rand eventually transitioned to using a large "NO" (no underline) for its serial numbers, particularly starting around serial number 955,000.
Early pistols used the "No." prefix and commas; late 1944/1945 dropped the prefix and commas in many cases.
Unlike the frame and slide, the barrels were often made by subcontractors. Common markings found on the lug of a Remington Rand barrel include: High Standard (the most frequent supplier). P: A proof mark on the other side of the lug. F: Occasionally, barrels from Flannery Bolt Co. are found. Production and Value