SOLD - HAFDASA Ballester-Molina - Argentine Colt 1911A1 (31311 - 30819)

Description

4/18/24 - This is an excellent example of a HAFDASA Ballester-Molina pistol manufactured in Argentine in 1947. The Ballester-Molina Pistol, originally known as Ballester-Rigaud (and marked as such during the first years of manufacture, circa 1938 to 1940), were made in Argentina by the Hispano Argentina de Automotives SA (HAFDASA) company. Manufacture started in 1938 in an attempt to provide Argentinean police and military with a less expensive alternative to the Colt Modelo 1927 Pistol, a domestically made licensed copy of the American Colt M1911A1 pistol. Production of the Ballester-Molina ceased in the early 1950s. This one is matching and has retained about 96% of its high polish finish. There is minor muzzle wear and tiny scratches and handling marks throughout. Fitted with wood grips - bruising on both sides. Period-correct magazine that is numbered but not matching. Mint bore.