1911 question

[steelrain1]

I just aquired my grandfathers WWII, U.S. Army issued, Remington Rand 1911 pistol in good shape, and was wondering if anyone knew what it was worth. This is not for resale purposes but for insurance, too much history to let that go, thanks

[The SoCal Gunner]

Hard to say. Gunbroker shows between $1-2000 but it all comes down to the collector.

[JTROKS]

Whatever you do, DO NOT MODIFY IT IN ANYWAY. Keep everything that came with the pistol even your grandpa's military history may be valuable for historical reasons. Something like that should be kept in your family so your children and the generations they will produce will always appreciate your grandfather's service and sacrifice.

[asgalindez]

Grandpa's pistol is PRICELESS!

Insure it for $5000, due to it's historical significance and growing scarcity as SOBs are selling their family heirlooms to gun buybacks to make a quick buck, not realizing their true value.

[gun_noob]

Very well put Jtroks. My family lost alot of my Grandfathers WWII service memoribila including, uniforms, pictures, and a fee firearms, because aunt (who were willed the items) have the idea that war no matter what is immoral. Long story short they donated all non-firearm items and gave the guns to the Police to be destroyed. It was a bad day for our family's history. If they would have let me had the memorabilia I would have built a shrine to honor my Grandfather and all other Vets who served to protect the rights and the freedom of people like my Aunt. If it was not for people like my Grandfather and other Vets my Aunt would not have the rights to express her misinformed illogical options, if she only saw it that way. I envy you SteelRain1. Cherish your piece of history!

[masameet]

Check you granddad's Remington Rand against the ones pictured on this 1911 site, which also has links to 1911 serial numbers and knowledgeable 1911 enthusiasts who probably can give you a dollar-park figure on current value for insurance purposes.

[colossians323]

Whatever you do, DO NOT MODIFY IT IN ANYWAY. Keep everything that came with the pistol even your grandpa's military history may be valuable for historical reasons. Something like that should be kept in your family so your children and the generations they will produce will always appreciate your grandfather's service and sacrifice.

Yes, do have your grandfather do a little write up of him, his fire arm, and war experience to put with any of his memorabilia. It will be a valuable part of your families history, and something that they may cherish for generations.

[M1A Rifleman]

I just aquired my grandfathers WWII, U.S. Army issued, Remington Rand 1911 pistol in good shape, and was wondering if anyone knew what it was worth. This is not for resale purposes but for insurance, too much history to let that go, thanks

Any idea how he got it from the Army - such as did he get to purchase it if he was an officer?

[Army]

As a current representative of the US Army and the American Government, I must confiscate the pistol as stolen property...........



..........yeah, I wish


Clean it, take care of it, and most certainly go shoot it!

[steelrain1]

Not sure how he aquired the pistol, given he has passed away, but my father told me the regulations were not so strict back during WWII. My grandfather and grandmother were both captains in the army during WWII if that makes a difference. Thanks to all who have given feed back to this post, and hopefully this weapon can be passed down through many generations to come

[steelrain1]

God bless our troops for all they do, I have the utmost respect for any active or veteran member of the armed forces

[Eroland7]

i would tell your insurance company its worth 2000...

[brassburnz]

I have an adopted older brother who was a WWII vet. He brought back a pistol from Japan and gave it to me. It even has a tag with his name on it as part of a "bring back" program. (All transfers were legal,of course.)

$5,000 for your grandpa's 1911.

[fcr]

My father bought an NRA surplus Remington Rand 1911 for $15 in about 1962. We still have it and it is totally how he got it. Took it to a local store and they said it had something changed on it said it was worth about $700. The part is the, I can't think of the name, just under the end of the barrel that push in and turn to strip it down. It's late and my mind is hitting neutral quite a bit. It is pristine and I don't think he was being straight forward. Maybe 500 rounds through it total.

[Army]

fcr, he was talking about the barrel bushing. The recoil spring plug is what gets pushed in, to allow the bushing to be rotated.$700 is very fair, if it is good condition.