Colt expert please - age, history & value
My co-workers deceased husband left her a nice .45. I would like to provide her with some basic information it. It is a nice pistol and I wish I had the ability to post a picture but I don't.
On the left side of the pistol it reads: "REMINGTON RAND, INC. SYRACUSE N.Y." By the slide stop are the initials "GHD" By the mag release is the initial "P". On the right side it reads "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" Under that is the serial number "947xx2" and the initials "SA" are stamped kinda sideways near the SN. On the slide is reads 1911A1 U.S. ARMY (kind of a ^ appears before 1911). On the trigger guard are two numbers that look like "55".
The stocks are finely checkered wood and it has a parkerized finish that is mostly intact except for a few shiney spots near the barrel end of the slide. It has a lanyard loop and I can't find any marks on the magazine. It is in a black holster that has US in a oval on the holster flap. On the back of the holster are letters and numbers that are hard to read. I think it is "BOXT" and underneath that is "44". The holster is in pretty good shape but needs a good cleaning. The pistol is clean as a pin. I think she has a pretty good example of a WWII or later military .45. Any help as to age, approximate range of value, etc is appreciated. She brought the pistol to work today to show us. I'm envious.
Worry is the interest humans pay on the debt of miscalculation.
On the left side of the pistol it reads: "REMINGTON RAND, INC. SYRACUSE N.Y." By the slide stop are the initials "GHD" By the mag release is the initial "P". On the right side it reads "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" Under that is the serial number "947xx2" and the initials "SA" are stamped kinda sideways near the SN. On the slide is reads 1911A1 U.S. ARMY (kind of a ^ appears before 1911). On the trigger guard are two numbers that look like "55".
The stocks are finely checkered wood and it has a parkerized finish that is mostly intact except for a few shiney spots near the barrel end of the slide. It has a lanyard loop and I can't find any marks on the magazine. It is in a black holster that has US in a oval on the holster flap. On the back of the holster are letters and numbers that are hard to read. I think it is "BOXT" and underneath that is "44". The holster is in pretty good shape but needs a good cleaning. The pistol is clean as a pin. I think she has a pretty good example of a WWII or later military .45. Any help as to age, approximate range of value, etc is appreciated. She brought the pistol to work today to show us. I'm envious.
Worry is the interest humans pay on the debt of miscalculation.
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She has a Remington Rand pistol made in the 1940. Holster is probably Boyt not Boxt.
Approximate value for the gun is between $900 and $1100.00 depending on condition.
njretcop@copmail.com
Charlie0 -
The 1911A1 dates to 1943, per the serial number. "GHD" was Guy H. Drewry who was the inspector during that time period.
My reference notes, although the slide is marked "Remington Rand" It MIGHT? have been produced by Colt. During this period of the Second World War their was much confusion with the serial numbers of Colt, Remington Rand and a third manufacturer of 1911A1's, Ithaca.0 -
Well, everyone is close. You have an arsenal rebuilt mixed parts gun.
The frame was made by Colt, & the slide was made by Remington Rand. Parts were often swapped, especially during rebuild. The SA means that it was rebuilt at Springfield Armory. The grips are aftermarket.
I would guess that it would sell in the $500-700 range.
Neal0 -
Thanks to everyone, it is amazing at the collective knowledge you guys have. I'll pass the info along. Special thanks for letting us know what the initials mean.
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Neal,
You are of course right again. I shoulda read his post closer. Thanks for the correction......[:)]
njretcop@copmail.com
Charlie0 -
I have one of these mix-match 1911A1's also. Bought it from my Boss's estate sale three years ago for $300.00
SN 1129861 (1943)Remington Rand slide but on a Colt frame with plastic grips has all the markings / stamps. It has all been Nickel plated--oh well!
Came with an original (boyt) brown / tan holster / belt and magazine pouches. It's still a part of our history and I enjoy shooting it and showing it off. Don't really care about the worth because it will stay in the family.0
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