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There is alot of info out there, not all congruent. So it is hard to put my finger on exactly what is going on.
So maybe I will say what I do know, and someone can tell me what is wrong or what I have missed. Ok?
Here goes:
Argentina got 10,000 1911s from Colt, serial numbered 1-10000. Then, they started making there own in the 1930's under license from Colt, using Colt equipment. They made 38,000 up through 1946. From 1947 to 1966 another 75,000 or so were made.
The serial numbers for the ones from 1945 to 1966 are listed in the thread https://www.1911forum.com/forums/show..threadid=10841
My questions are:
- What was the slide marking on the first 10,000? Colt or EJERCITO ARGENTINO?
- What about the guns made prior to 1945 and their serial numbers?
- Where do the Ballester-Rigaud & Ballester Molina fit in? Before or after the 'Sistema'?
- Were the 'Sistemas' all military issue, or where there some commercial ones?
- What holes do I have in my info?
I am just trying to get the full picture. And the clear one. I am one of those that likes to get it absolutely right before I start passing the information on to others, so that is why I am turning to you for help.
I appreciate your patience on this one. And any input. Hope this doesn't bug anybody.
(BTW - I just bought one from CDNN and I am waiting for it to show up, so the next best thing is to research it. Not anywhere near as nice as having the gun in hand, but until it gets here.. ).
Thanks.
Scott
So maybe I will say what I do know, and someone can tell me what is wrong or what I have missed. Ok?
Here goes:
Argentina got 10,000 1911s from Colt, serial numbered 1-10000. Then, they started making there own in the 1930's under license from Colt, using Colt equipment. They made 38,000 up through 1946. From 1947 to 1966 another 75,000 or so were made.
The serial numbers for the ones from 1945 to 1966 are listed in the thread https://www.1911forum.com/forums/show..threadid=10841
My questions are:
- What was the slide marking on the first 10,000? Colt or EJERCITO ARGENTINO?
- What about the guns made prior to 1945 and their serial numbers?
- Where do the Ballester-Rigaud & Ballester Molina fit in? Before or after the 'Sistema'?
- Were the 'Sistemas' all military issue, or where there some commercial ones?
- What holes do I have in my info?
I am just trying to get the full picture. And the clear one. I am one of those that likes to get it absolutely right before I start passing the information on to others, so that is why I am turning to you for help.
I appreciate your patience on this one. And any input. Hope this doesn't bug anybody.
(BTW - I just bought one from CDNN and I am waiting for it to show up, so the next best thing is to research it. Not anywhere near as nice as having the gun in hand, but until it gets here.. ).
Thanks.
Scott
- Serial numbers that begin with a “C” were.45 ACP and serial numbers that begin with a ”W” were.455 Webley calibers. 4) Colt M1911 British RAF Contract: S/N W91,100 to W110,696 = Jan. 22, 1918 to April 28, 1919 (Approx. 10,000 pistols were shipped to the Royal Air Force from this serial number range and were.455 Webley caliber.).
- Jan 07, 2020 Sistemas were built from 1945 to 1966, and represent one of the best deals available in a genuine GI 1911. Here are the serial numbers by year, along with the production numbers. 1945 - 6,000 - #24,001 - #30,000. 1946 - 7,628 - #30,001 - #37,628. 1947 - 5,000 - #37,629 - #42,628.
- Oct 06, 2009 It has a grip safety, slide lock, and hammer safety that as far as I can tell is exactly styled to the Colt 1911. There are three matching serial numbers on the frame, slide and barrel. The numbers are 5 digit: 274XX. Also, two 8 round magazines. Anxious to hear what I.
Ejercito Argentino 1911 Serial Numbers Lookup
Colt 1911 ejercito argentino sistema colt model of 1927! Hp w2408h driver windows 10. No reserve auction!!! This in perfect as new mint condition since arsenal refurbished. All matching serial numbers on frame, slide and barrel as well as small parts which is rare rare rare! This gun has zero zero zero metal damage which is amazing to see even in the parkerized finish!