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45 Model 1927.īallester–Molina (previously Ballester–Rigaud) 1 to 10,000 and markings of the Argentine Army and would be called Colt Cal.

In 1927, Colt produced about 10,000 Colt M1911A1 pistols, which would carry Argentine's own numbering. Manufactured by the Military Weapons Factory "Domingo Matheu".Ĭopied the M1911A1 under license from the Colt​ Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 (Colt System Model 1927) Numbers Produced at FMAP Rosario and Serial Numbers, 1945-1966

SOURCE:Las Armas Largas y Cortas del Ejercito Argentino, by Celso Juiz, Editorial Universitaria del Ejercito-Buenos Aires,Argentina 2017

was a short-lived successor to Ballester Molina that assembled and sold left over parts and guns. Sorry to give you a headache.I'm trying to buy a 1947 Argentine Colt 1911A!, but I have found conflicting information on the serial number years:Īpparently Armotor,S.A. Ultimately you are going to have to enlist the aid of a professional researcher to go into the national archives so ask the above noted resources if they can refer you to such a person. Sorry I can't give you any information as to the Chinese acceptance & property marks as I sold most of my reference library. WW II Lend Lease program to Nationalist China. Oyster Bay Industries imported over 700 Model 1911s from China. Two to Camp Pendleton, one to service with the fleet. 1-4, I noted 3 in the 547190-600 serial range were all issued to the USMC. The 36 located on the right side of the trigger guard could be the armorer who completed the rework. The eagle you see below the slide release is Colt's final inspection mark. Another resource would be to send your photos & the Colt letter to Man at Arms magazine, asking the assistance of the publishers in getting a better idea of your Colt's journey. Poyer is the author of The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Pistols. Joe Poyer of North Cape Publications Inc. There seems to be a degree of difference in the finish of the slide & the frame, and I would therefore urge you to seek the advice of the curator of the NRA museum or consult with Mr. The good news is that there are numerous examples of the Colt slides lacking the U.S. Colt utilized these barrels in the 1911 & A1. The HS on the barrel stands for High Standard. That said, what you have is a WW II army rebuild. The first thing I want to say is other than oil it, don't mess with this pistol.