Remington Rand typewriter company produced the largest quantity of M1911A1 pistols during WWII, totaling over 900,000 units between 1942 and 1945. Considered highly reliable and among the most common WWII 1911A1 variants. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: Single-Action Caliber: 45 ACP Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1942, USA Weight: 39 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collector