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Argentine D.G.F.M. (Colt 1911A1 type)

(Direccion General de Fabricaciones Militares) made at the F.M.A.P. (Fabrica Militar de Arms Portatiles (Military Factory of Small Arms)) Licensed copies SN 24,000 to 112,494 (Parts are generally interchangeable with those of the Colt 1911A1. Most pistols were marked “D.G.F.M. - (F.M.A.P.).” Late pistols were marked FM within a cartouche on the right side of the slide. These pistols are found both with and without import markings, often in excellent condition, currently more often in refinished condition, and with a seemingly endless variety of slide markings. None of these variations have yet achieved any particular collector status or distinction, unless “New In Box.” A NIB DGFM recently sold at auction for $1200. Price for pistol with matching frame, slide and barrel. Deduct 20 percent for mismatch.

Argentine D.G.F.M., left view (top); right view (bottom)

Argentine Made Ballester Molina

Unlicensed, Argentine redesigned versions (parts are NOT interchangeable with Colt except for the barrel and magazine). These pistols are found both with and without import markings. Pistols without import markings usually have a “B” prefix number stamped on the left rear part of the mainspring housing and are often in Excellent to New original condition. The vast majority of currently available pistols are found in excellent but refinished condition. Refinished = Fair – Good pricing. Some Ballester Molinas were aquired by Great Britain during WWII and might bear “Not English Make” and other English proof marks. Add 50 percent for English marked pistols. Ballester Rigaud was another Argentine manufactuer; not as common as Ballester Molina. Add 10 percent for Ballester Rigaud made pistols.