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HAFDASA/CAI Ballester-Molina .45 ACP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
HAFDASA/CAI Ballester-Molina .45 ACP
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SN: 39138 Argentine semiautomatic pistol imported by CAI, St Albans VT. 'EJERCITO ARGENTINO' marked (Argentine Army) on slide. Very similar to a Colt 1911 type pistol, uses same magazines, most parts do not interchange. 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. Bore is good to very good with light frosting throughout, fairly bright overall. Retains 25% finish, some darker bluing on frame and in recesses on slide. Slide mostly a dull gray color with some brown from thin patina. Very little pin prick pitting observed. Numbered "78252" on side of backstrap at arched hump. Grooved wood grips are good condition. Includes (1) magazine, appears Argentine made, numbered "37176". Condition is NRA Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***