B12 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I just traded 2 mags for a 1911 slide figuring I could use it for a build I'm planning and at the very least use it for filing practice. When I swapped it I looked at it I didn't have much hopes for my project. Then I looked it over and got a big suprize. The only markings on the slide are REMINGTON RAND INC. SYRACUSE, NY U.S.A. I rember something about them making 1911's in the 40's. Can any one help me out with more info on remington rand? Did they produce slides after 45? Do I have a gem here? Oh BTW it looks like the slide has never been used on a working gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 They made 45's for the service for a few years. The slide is ok if you have a old rem=rand to use it on, but not worth anymore than a new slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Maybe not a gem, but a keeper. There were three series of slides, determined by the size and location of the markings. According to Clawson, no production after 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B12 Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Cool thanks guys! I think im going to use it for my build after all. I think putting some history on my gun would be a cool thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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