HAFDASA Ballester Molina 1911 .45 acp Pistol. Pistol has original worn finish. Matching numbers on the frame and barrel. Barrel is worn. Original grips are worn down. Original magazine but does not have matching serial number. Pistol has seen a lot of use but still has some life left. See pictures for more details.
The Ballester–Molina was designed to offer the Argentine Federal Police and other armed forces a cheaper alternative to the "Sistema Colt Modelo 1927", itself a licensed copy of the Colt M1911A1, built under the supervision of Colt engineers. Production of the Ballester–Molina began in 1938 and ceased in 1953. The Sistema Colt 1927 was manufactured until 1966, outliving its intended successor by more than two decades. The company's history dates back to 1929, when two Spanish entrepreneurs, Arturo Ballester and Eugenio Molina, established a branch of Hispano-Suiza in Buenos Aires, "Hispano-Argentina S.A.". Years later, HAFDASA hired two engineers, Frenchman Rorice Rigaud and Carlos Ballester–Molina, a relative of the founders. Rigaud became the chief designer of the firm, while Ballester–Molina was appointed chief executive officer.
Pistol in picture is the pistol you will receive.
As with all surplus firearms they should be checked by a professional gunsmith.
Note: Import stamped (Required by ATF)
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