[Randy Earley]

Can anyone tell me what this Remington rand is worth.
Note the inscription

 

[Bill DeShivs]

It was in very bad condition before it was refinished.

 

[gvw3]

I don't know what it is worth but I would like to guess around $800. Lets see how close I got when the pro's chime in.

 

[RJay]

The inscription means nothing with out documentation. Do you have any paper's on it ????

 

[Randy Earley]

I dont

 

[Bill DeShivs]

If that is a "C" beginning the SN, I'm pretty sure the frame is commercial Colt. If that is the case, you have a gun that was assembled from parts.

 

[Randy Earley]

Thanks

 

[grcsat]

I believe Bill is quite right. Commercial colt.
Now if you had the C prefix on a 1914 Colt your value would triple.S/N C5400 to C16599

 

[Robert Cowles]

If that is a "C" beginning the SN, I'm pretty sure the frame is commercial Colt. If that is the case, you have a gun that was assembled from parts.

I think you are right...There was a time when it was traditional for the men of a unit to "chip" in for a presentation pistol for a popular officer when he left the unit. Frequently they would buy a commercial frame (the only controlled item) and use parts from the arms room supply for the rest of the weapon. Bit unusual to see one for a 1st Lt, especially for a unit adjutant...bet there is a great story behind that weapon.