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HAFDASA/Century Ballester-Molina 45 ACP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
HAFDASA/Century Ballester-Molina 45 ACP
SN: 105397 Argentine semiautomatic pistol, marked 'POLICIA FEDERAL' on slide. Importer stamp on bottom of frame dust cover. Very similar to a Colt 1911 type pistol, uses same magazines & barrel, most parts do not interchange. Best guess on a date for this example is circa 1953. Solid ribbed arched backstrap with no grip safety. Features 5" barrel, small blade front sight, notch rear sight in dovetail, frame mounted thumb safety, push button mag release, single action trigger, serrated spur on hammer, lanyard loop on butt, serrated black wood grips. Slide numbered "42912" on under side, "6767" on top and on top of barrel hood. Bore is very good bright condition with light streaking that might clean out. Retains 85% finish, fading towards gray or brown on grip straps and sides of slide, with edge losses, scratches and small dings throughout. some tiny pits on back sides of slide, small patina spots throughout. Markings are crisp. Grips are good to very good condition with handling marks. Includes (1) magazine, appears Argentine made, numbered "6690". Condition is NRA Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***