Unfortunately, I've since discovered more of the receiver tang was removed than I realized.
My initial thought also was to return it as much as possible to the original GI configuration. Did they flare and lower the ejection port as well? Obviously the sights are a pretty permanent modification, but that was the real weak spot on the originals anyways. I'd be highly tempted to put USGI parts back on it where I could, and then have it reparkerized. When I was little kid in the early 80's I rememeber walking into the local hardware store that sold everything from fishing tackle to guns in Burnesville, NC and seeing M1 garands all piled up/sticking out of a 55 gallon wooden barrel with no lid, with a big $35 each sign on the barrel. I'm planning a visit to my gunsmith tomorrow to discuss build options. Other than this, the pistol functioned flawlessly with the limited rounds I had sent downrange before discontinuing my fire. A short visit to the range however revealed a tendency for the hammer follow the slide to the intercept notch (half cock). I recall an old time shop owner once telling me he sold a number of them in the 1960's for $35 a piece! I'm invested in this one at $799 + tax and background check. Today with many 1911A1's priced in the collector realm, it is difficult to envision an era when they were simply inexpensive surplus pistols. Modifying an otherwise unmolested WW II 1911A1 is nearly unthinkable. I'm not saying I'd do that to a clean example of a '45 Remington Rand, but what's done is done, and provided you were able to pick it up for a price commiserate with its condition, I'd say you did good!
#1945 REMINGTON RAND 1911A1 UPDATE#
I'll post an update once the work is completed. I have a brand new set of VZ Tactical Diamonds G-10 grips in Military Brown color though I may opt for a set of GI originals. I'm going to have my smith braze on a new front sight as well as fit a WW II vintage GI thumb safety. I've ordered new springs, an adjustable "short" trigger and a checkered mag catch from Ed Brown. I'm in the process of giving it a minor facelift while maintaining the retro flair. Judging from the configuration, I'm assuming this work was performed in the early to mid 1980's. Modifications include the addition of a Bo-Mar low mount rear sight w/ a S&W type red ramp front (insert missing), a beavertail grip safety and an extended thumb safety. Most of the parts are strictly USGI and correct for this pistol.
#1945 REMINGTON RAND 1911A1 SERIAL NUMBER#
A quick serial number search confirmed the receiver is from a 1945 Remington-Rand 1911A1 in the final serial number block. Last link is a photo of a letter my uncle gave me back in 1995 that provides his brief description of what was done to the pistol.I'm not sure if one may accurately call this a true "rescue", though yesterday I pulled this little number out of the consignment case of my LGS. I tried to take photos of all the markings to help the potential buyer understand more of what they are buying. Based on the serial number it dates the pistol at 1945…not sure of the month.
That being said, the slide and frame are a matched set, both Remington Rand. The price reflects this is not a completely original gun. Honestly, I wish he would have left it original but to each, his own. My uncle used the pistol in many competitions over the years. Pachmyer did an amazing job with the Royal bluing, tuned the action and installed an adjustable trigger, adjustable target sights, polished the hammer and internals. Government Issue 1911 sent to Pachmyer to have the gun completely restored and built into a competition pistol. Many years ago, my now deceased uncle, had this U.S.
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