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STEYR M1911 CHILEAN Contract 9mm SEMI-AUTOMATIC Pistol C&R CHILEAN CREST SCARCE; 1 of 5,000 AUSTRIAN Made MILITARY Pistols
Guns International #: 103181306 Seller's Inventory #: 250426
Category: Steyr Pistols - Military Pistols - German
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State: Missouri
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Description:
STEYR M1911 CHILEAN Contract 9mm SEMI-AUTOMATIC Pistol C&R CHILEAN CREST
SCARCE; 1 of 5,000 AUSTRIAN Made MILITARY Pistols
Here we present a C&R Steyr Hahn Model 1911 Chilean Contract Semi-Automatic Military Pistol, made circa 1912 in Steyr, Austria. This Chilean military contract pistol is one of 5,000 total manufactured in the pre-World War I era. The M1912 was developed as the Model 1911, a military pistol, but was not accepted into Austrian military service until 1914 as the M12. It was originally issued to the Austrian Landwehr while common army units were issued Roth–Steyr M1907 handguns and Rast & Gasser M1898 revolvers. Orders were also placed by Chile, as is this example, and Romania. During World War I, Austria-Hungary experienced shortages of handguns and production of the M1912 was increased. Germany also placed an order for 10,000 Model 12s. After World War I, a commercial model the Steyr M1911 was produced and was quite popular with army officers, but Steyr had to rely on foreign exports to sustain production. After Germany annexed Austria in 1938, the Wehrmacht ordered 60,000 M1912 pistols rechambered to 9mm Parabellum which remained in service until the end of World War II.
This is one of the initial order of 5000 pistols that were taken into Service by the Chilean Military. It is easily distinguished from the M1912 Steyr Hahn by virtue of the fixed front sight on the Chilean Model. This example has the crest on left front side that is of a huemul (deer) and a condor on either side of a shield with a star in the center. In the center of the left slide it has “STEYR 1912”, and to the rear left slide “MOD.1911”. On the left rear slide it has “EJERCITO DE CHILE”. It also has the "crossed miners' hammers" proof on the top of the slide along with a fixed front sight. As mentioned, there were 5,000 Chilean M1911's manufactured. The serial numbers are unusual in that they run 1-1000, 1nnnA, 2nnnB, 3nnnC, and 4nnnD. This example is numbered “1531A”, being a fairly early example.
The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish. Excellent action. Bright, rifled bore. Markings are sharp. Both grips are fine with minimal wear. Numbers match. “CAI STA VT” import marked.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 5 inches.
Caliber: 9x23mm
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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$1800
#250426
Price: $1,800.00
Antique: Yes