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Excellent British Proofed "B" Prefix Argentine Hafdasa Ballester-Molina Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Semiautomatic Handguns Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Excellent British Proofed  B  Prefix Argentine Hafdasa Ballester-Molina Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent British Proofed "B" Prefix Argentine Hafdasa Ballester-Molina Semi-Automatic Pistol

Produced in Argentina, the Ballester-Molina was the successor to the Model 1927 Pistol, a licensed copy of the American Colt 1911. The "B" prefix of the serial number and the British proofs are associated with a series of pistols produced expressly for sale to the British government during the Second World War, and was used as sidearms by the British 8th Army, as well as a number reportedly shunted to the Special Operations Executive, which was in need of non-British ordnance to equip their agents. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "PISTOLA AUTOMATICA CAL. 45. FABRICADA PCR HAFDASA/PATENTES INTERNACIONALES BALLESTER-MOLINA/INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA", and "crown/GP" proofs on the right side of the slide and frame, and Nitro proof/tonnage markings on the chamber. Fitted with ribbed grips.

Manufacture: Hafdasa
Model: Ballester-Molina
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 ACP
Finish: blue
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: B3283

Excellent, showing 98% plus original blue with some light handling marks overall. A few small chips and dings are visible on the grip ribbing, with the wood otherwise showing excellent condition and color. Mechanically excellent.