So maybe I will say what I do know, and someone can tell me what is wrong or what I have missed. Ok?
Here goes:
Argentina got 10,000 1911s from Colt, serial numbered 1-10000. Then, they started making there own in the 1930's under license from Colt, using Colt equipment. They made 38,000 up through 1946. From 1947 to 1966 another 75,000 or so were made.
The serial numbers for the ones from 1945 to 1966 are listed in the thread https://www.1911forum.com/forums/show..threadid=10841
My questions are:
- What was the slide marking on the first 10,000? Colt or EJERCITO ARGENTINO?
- What about the guns made prior to 1945 and their serial numbers?
- Where do the Ballester-Rigaud & Ballester Molina fit in? Before or after the 'Sistema'?
- Were the 'Sistemas' all military issue, or where there some commercial ones?
- What holes do I have in my info?
I am just trying to get the full picture. And the clear one. I am one of those that likes to get it absolutely right before I start passing the information on to others, so that is why I am turning to you for help.
I appreciate your patience on this one. And any input. Hope this doesn't bug anybody.
(BTW - I just bought one from CDNN and I am waiting for it to show up, so the next best thing is to research it. Not anywhere near as nice as having the gun in hand, but until it gets here.. ).
Thanks.
Scott
I am looking at a Colt 1911 made for Argentina, one of the Colt contract 10,000 before Sistema started production.
This one has unfortunately been polished and reblued, the argentina crest is very light, almost gone, the rest of the lettering is still there although with that bubba polished look
It also has the sistema serial numbering method applied. I guess the argentina contracts only had the serial in one place hidden originally. Well this one has the sistema serial system marking on the side of the frame and on the slide ahead of the Ejercito Argentina markings.
Can anyone ballpark the worth of this poor bubbad gun?
Thanks in advance.
Springfield 1911 Serial Numbers
Up for grabs is a Colt Ejercito Argentino 1911 Mod. Kingdom come deliverance best looking armor. 1927 semi-automatic pistol in.45 ACP. Serial number - 2719. This pistol is in great condition considering its age with minimal wear and tear on the finish. It includes a magazine. Manufactured by Colt under contract in 1927 with the Argentine Government. Aug 19, 2013 The Ballester Molina 1911 pistol was a licensed copy of John Brownings 1911. Adobe patch installer for mac. These include Ejercito (Army), Policia Maritima. Da ca a pass oh meo free. Easily identified by their 'B' prefixes on serial numbers. This is a very rare,copy of the colt, 1911, cal. Is 11.25 mm, which is our 45.the condition is about 95%. This has matching serial numbers, except the mag. And has a seperate registration number.the mag. Add for postage, wrapping and ins. SOLD Manufacturer: ejercito argentino Serial Number. Ejercito Argentino Colt 1927 Description: Added to the showroom today is a pre-owned 'Ejercito Argentino' Colt Model 1927 in.45 ACP. It's one of 10,000 Argentine contract Government Model examples manufactured by Colt between 1914 and 1948. Metal is very good original condition with usual edge wear. Bore is very good.
