Sold for $450

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Lot Description

** Argentine Model 1927 Pistol No Magazine

.45 ACP. 5" barrel length. SN: 63727. (Mfg. Ca 1951) Arsenal refinished black painted and Parkerized finish overall with black synthetic stocks and a polished breech face. Single-action short recoil operated autoloading pistol based upon the Colt Model 1911A1 pattern pistol. The right side of the slide is marked with the {Seal of Argentina} followed by EJERCITO ARGENTINO/SIST. COLT CAL. 11.25 mm MOD. 1927. Left slide shows the manufacturer marking D.G.F.M.-(F.M.A.P.). Underside of the triggerguard is import marked by C.A.I. The serial numbers match on the barrel, frame, and slide. Both stocks show Argentinian mold markings on the interior surfaces. Comes with no magazine.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Very Good as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is Bright with some firing residues that should clean to Very Bright or better. Metal finish shows some weakening at the muzzle of the slide and frame, along with scattered mars and dings to the steel filled in with the refinish. The outer edges show some weakness and mars. The grips show handling wear and mars with a portion of the checkering on the left panel worn flat. Both panels have some weakness and mars along their edges.

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