Argentine Ballester Molina HAFDASA Pistol R10514

The HAFDASA .45 ACP (11.25mm) pistol was adopted by the Argentine Army (Ejercito Argentino) in 1938, the acronym being for the name of the vehicle manufacuring company that manufactured the gun. Many qualities of the Colt 1911 pistol were copied in this model. The barrel and magazines are interchangeable with the Colt pistol. There is much information available on this particular model of firearm making it very interesting and very researchable. VG original condition. Matching serial number on frame, slide and barrel. There is an inventory number on the side of the grip strap which is integral with the frame and this does not match the serial number. Magazine is numbered but does not match the serial number of the pistol. Wooden grips have been replaced with later plastic grips. Original wooden grips are included. Comes with a holster in EXC condition and spare magazine . Holster has a stamp inside the flap that is largely illegible. Restricted.