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HAFDASA/Interarms Ballester-Molina 45 ACP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
HAFDASA/Interarms Ballester-Molina 45 ACP
SN: 42912 Argentine semiautomatic pistol, marked 'ARMADA ARGENTINA' (Argentine Navy) on slide. Importer stamp on right side of frame at bottom rear. 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 1946. 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 polymer grips. Slide numbered "42912". Bore is good condition with light frosting and tiny pits throughout. Retains 70% 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 very good condition with minor handling marks. Includes (1) magazine, appears Argentine made, numbered "32901". Condition is NRA Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***