There is alot of info out there, not all congruent. So it is hard to put my finger on exactly what is going on.
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
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
The only EJERCITO ARGENTINO pistols that were made with colt mchinery was a real colt, made in Hartford with serial numbers between 1 and 10,000. This purchase of 10000 pistols was followed with the license to produce this pistols in Argentina. Computer based horse race handicapping and wagering systems pdf. 20 hp enduro tecumseh manual. Jul 18, 2006 Sounds like a Ballester Rigaud to me. Not a 1911, but still a decent surplus.45 ACP semi-auto. Epson t60 head cleaning software free download. https://nvur.over-blog.com/2020/10/colt-serial-number-lookup.html. The Ballester-Molina pistol, originally known as Ballester-Rigaud (so marked during first years of manufacture, circa 1938 to 1940), were made in Argentine by Hispano Argentina de Automotives SA (HAFDASA) company. Manufacture started in 1938 in attempt to provide Argentinean police. Jan 16, 2019 SOURCE:Las Armas Largas y Cortas del Ejercito Argentino, by Celso Juiz, Editorial Universitaria del Ejercito-Buenos Aires,Argentina 2017 Numbers Produced at FMAP Rosario and Serial Numbers, 1945-1966.
Contaduria General Del Ejercito Argentino
In 1927 Colt manufactured 10,000 1911A1s for the Argentinean Army. Keyboard maestro 8 1 1 – hot key tasking solution. This contract is unique in that it had its own serial number range starting at serial of: 1 to 10,000, and the pistols were marked in accordance with Argentine requirements. The only normal Colts markings are the standard left hand slide legend. 9) Colt M1911A1 Argentine Modelo 1927: S/N 1 to 10,000 = July 28, 1927 to Feb. 16, 1928 ( Marked on slide with ” COLT CAL. 1927″ and S/N’s stamped on top of slide in Colt’s italic numbers.) SYST. https://alfred-mac.peatix.com. COLT pistols made by Argintina under licence from Colt marked on right of slide with “EJERCITO ARGENTINO / SIST.