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Argentine Hi-Power

Courtesy Karl Karash collection

FN Model 1935 GP

Postwar contract production for Argentine military and police. Argentine crest on top of slide. Produced before licensed production by FM in Argentina was begun in 1969. Some were imported to U.S. in the early 1990s. Frequently found in well-used condition; many were refinished in Argentina. Price for pistol with matching frame, slide and barrel. Deduct 20 percent for mismatch. Refinished = Fair – Good price.

FM Model 1935 GP/Browning Pistol PD

Designated by the Argentine military as the “Browning Pistol PD.” Licensed from FN and manufactured by FMAP “DM.” Since 1969, Argentina has built about 185,000 of these pistols, some of which have been sold commercially. This 9x19 caliber pistol is marked on the left side of the slide, “FABRICA MILITAR DE ARMAS PORTATILES “D.M.” ROSARIO, D.G.F.M., LICENCIA F N BROWNING, INDUSTRAI ARGENTINA.” Some have been imported for commercial sale.

SUBMACHINE GUNS

Shortly after World War II, Argentina purchased a number of Beretta Model 38A2 directly from Beretta. The Argentine military also used the Sterling Mark 4 and the Sterling Mark 5 (silenced version) purchased directly from Sterling against British forces during the Falkland War. The Argentine Coast Guard purchased HK MP5A2 and MP5A3 guns from Germany.