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Hafdasa Ballester-Molina .45 ACP 1911 Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Hafdasa Ballester-Molina .45 ACP 1911 Pistol
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You are bidding on a Hafdasa Ballester-Molina .45 ACP 1911 Semi Auto Pistol. The pistol was manufactured by Hafdasa, otherwise known as "Hispano Argentine Fabrica de Automoviles SA", in the 1940's. The pistol features a 5" barrel fixed iron sights, hardwood grips, and originally had a blue'd finish. The pistol is marked on the right side of the slide with the Argentinian Coat of Arms, and reads; "Gendarmeria Nacional", just underneath that on the frame, you can read "C.A.I. Georgia VT". The left side of the slide reads "Pistola Automatica CAL .45 Fabricada PCR "HAFDASA" - Patentes Internacionales "Ballester - Molina - Industria Argentina". The barrel and pistol backstrap both read "23618", While the floorplate of the magazine is stamped "61128". Overall, the pistol shows fair condition. The finish is worn, and there is slight play in the slide. This pistol qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 23618.