*FINE ARGENTINE MODEL 1937 BALLESTER MOLINA POLICIA FEDERAL PISTOL.

SN 60200. Cal. 11.25mm/45 ACP. Federal police contract Argentine Model 1937 Ballester Molina. Manufactured by Hafdasa in Argentina for military and police use. These are a modified Colt 1911 design. Left side of slide has traditional 2-line address of Ballester Molina. Right side of slide has traditional Argentine crest and is marked “Policia Federal”. 2-pc walnut grips with full length striations. Serial numbered at back of receiver “60200”. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Very good overall, with much finish remaining. Slide finish has turned somewhat plum with good sharp markings. Front and back strap have both turned somewhat dove grey. Grips are very good with minor scratches and darkening but applicable to age. Small importation marking on bottom of frame “CENTURY ARMS INC., ST. ALBANS, VT”. Magazine is not numbered to gun. 51594-2 (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 3054

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3054	$1,150.00	FINE ARGENTINE MODEL 1937 BALLESTER MOLINA POLICIA FEDERAL PISTOL. SN 60200. Cal. 11.25mm/45 ACP. Federal police contract Argentine Model 1937 Ballester Molina. Manufactured by Hafdasa in Argentina for military and police use. These are a modified Colt 1911 design. Left side of slide has traditional 2-line address of Ballester Molina. Right side of slide has traditional Argentine crest and is marked “Policia Federal”. 2-pc walnut grips with full length striations. Serial numbered at back of receiver “60200”. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Very good overall, with much finish remaining. Slide finish has turned somewhat plum with good sharp markings. Front and back strap have both turned somewhat dove grey. Grips are very good with minor scratches and darkening but applicable to age. Small importation marking on bottom of frame “CENTURY ARMS INC., ST. ALBANS, VT”. Magazine is not numbered to gun. 51594-2 (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 3054 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*FINE ARGENTINE MODEL 1937 BALLESTER MOLINA POLICIA FEDERAL PISTOL.