ad closed Sold: WWI+WWII Rem UMC 1911

[DocHawk]

Well, another post prompted me to do my market research and get this listed. The person looking for a military 1911 was not moved to buy it at this time. For sale or trade in Harrison, 30 minutes north of Chattanooga. I can't travel to meet this month so it'd have to be someone willing to come here. $1500 cash / ~2K trade value.

This 1918 Remington UMC came to me complete and correct except for the grips, which were commercial target style. I replaced them with USGI style service grips. 

By my best deduction, this is a military service veteran of two world wars. The Springfield Ordnance District Eagle's Head S11 acceptance mark is consistent with its 1918 serial number, placing it in service during WWI. The Augusta Arsenal marks above the trigger guard mark it as a WWII arsenal rebuild for continued service, and this is consistent with its WWII-era military proof Springfield barrel, which is commonly what AA used for their refits.

Tragically, at some point during the last century, someone aggressively smoothed the flats and refinished the gun. It still maintains its correct military service parts, but the refinish has cut the value of this $3500+ gun in half. It is still a WWI / WWII warhorse,  and I believe someone would be pleased to own a UMC 1911.

Edited December 6, 2023 by DocHawk

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[starncannon]

This is a good price as they are more rare by the day and price only goes up 

[Opie Taylor]

I’ll take it. Thanks, Opie.

[JKGlock17]

This was an awesome post to see this morning. I’ve never seen one of these in real life before and this might have been the most fun I have had taking a history lesson lol

[TSG]

A beautiful piece despite the refinish. A dream gun for a collector like me, alas I can't. GLWS, I'm sure it'll go quick.

[Cattle Baron]

The military weapons are a great piece of US history. They are being snatched up by collectors and are selling for good money. This was a great catch.