Guns International #: 102565612
Seller's Inventory #: 233399

Category - .45 ACP Pistols - Military Pistols - Non-US

Category
.45 ACP Pistols
Military Pistols - Non-US

ARGENTINE ARMY Marked D.G.F.M.-F.M.A.P. M1927 Semi-Auto Pistol C&R HOLSTER Argentine 11.25mm (.45 ACP) SERVICE Revolver

Description:
ARGENTINE ARMY Marked D.G.F.M.-F.M.A.P. M1927 Semi-Auto Pistol C&R HOLSTER

Argentine 11.25mm (.45 ACP) SERVICE Revolver

Here we present a C&R Argentine Army Marked D.G.F.M.-(F.M.A.P.) (Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles) Model 1927 Army Pistol, made in 1950 in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. In 1914, the Argentine military adopted the Colt Model 1911 as their standard military sidearm and contracted with Colt to supply these guns. Argentina took shipment of 2,151 of these weapons between 1914 and 1919. In 1923, Argentina adopted an armaments bill that would eliminate Argentine dependency on foreign arms. Under this bill, the Argentine Congress authorized appropriations for a military modernization program and prepared the infrastructure for a domestic arms industry. In accordance with the new law, an aircraft factory was established in 1927, a munitions factory in 1933, a small steel mill in 1934, and a small arms factory in 1936, all of which were managed by Argentine army officers. In 1927, the Argentine Commission for Foreign Acquisitions negotiated a contract with Colt for the manufacture of M1911A1 .45 caliber self-loading pistols specially marked and serial numbered in a separate series and secured a licensing agreement giving the Argentine government the right to manufacture these pistols using drawings, material specifications, instructions, etc. supplied by Colt. The 10,000 pistols were delivered by Colt from 1927 to 1933 and have become known as the Hartford Colts. Production of the Sistema Colts began in 1927, and 14,000 were produced by 1942. In 1945, a new factory (FMAP) was brought on-line and produced another 88,494 pistols through 1966. The Sistema Colts continued to be used in Argentina until the 1990’s, when they were replaced by Browning High Powers. The Sistema Colts were not Colt clones, but except for finish and markings, they were identical to 1911A1 pistols produced by Colt, and the parts were interchangeable. Top quality steel was used in the construction, and they are known to be as tough and reliable as those made by Colt. 

This example is marked for the Army. It has the “D.G.F.M.-(F.M.A.P.)” maker’s mark on the left side of the slide and “EJERCITO ARGENTINO/SIST. COLT CAL. 11.25mm. MOD. 1927” next to the Argentine crest. Rear sight is adjustable. Also included is a leather holster with the proper green finish. The holster has the name “PLAWECKI” scratched into it.

The overall condition is very good+. Original finish. The action is excellent and the bore is in fine condition: shiny bright with sharp rifling. The grips are solid. Numbers match. The holster is in good condition for age and use.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 5 inches.

Caliber: .45 ACP (11.25mm Argentine)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1500

#233399
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes