For collectors of military sidearms, few names evoke the spirit of World War II quite like Remington Rand. However, unlike Colt or Springfield Armory, Remington Rand was not a traditional firearms manufacturer. Before 1942, they were famous for typewriters and business machines. Yet, during the war, they became the largest producer of the M1911A1 pistol, delivering over 875,000 units to the U.S. Government.
There are several types of markings that can be found on a Remington Rand 1911A1, including: remington rand 1911a1 markings
In the 1.69 million serial range, you will occasionally find a frame marked with a crude "X" on the left side. This is the "Savage 44" frame. During a subcontract, Savage (famous for the 1907 pistol) produced raw forgings for Remington Rand. These frames have a distinct "X" stamp and slightly different contouring near the slide stop pin. Decoding History: The Complete Guide to Remington Rand