Colt model 1927 dgfm-fmap 1911 argentine

Colt model 1927 dgfm fmap 1911 argentine serial numbers#
Colt model 1927 dgfm fmap 1911 argentine serial number#
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11.25MM (.45ACP) : these guns were made under license from Colt, on Colt Machinery with supervision from Colt Engineers. This pistol was made at the FMAP factory in 1952 and is marked with the Argentine crest and вЂњEjercito ArgentinoвЂќ, indicating it was issued to the Army. 45ACP Additional Info: Colt 1911 Argentine MFG.45ACP In 1927 the Argentina Arsenal ( DGFM - FMAP ) began manufacturing the 1911-A1 Pistol in Cal. Top quality steel was used in the construction, and they are known to be as tough and reliable as those made by Colt.

Colt model 1927 dgfm fmap 1911 argentine serial numbers#

The serial numbers range from 1 to 10,000. The Sistema Colts were not Colt clones, but except for finish and markings, they were identical to 1911A1 pistols produced by Colt, and the parts were interchangeable. From 1927 to 1933 ten thousand pistols, known to collectors as Hartford Argentine Army Models were produced. The Sistema Colts continued to be used in Argentina until the 1990вЂ™s, when they were replaced by Browning High Powers. In 1945, a new factory (FMAP) was brought on-line and produced another 88,494 pistols through 1966вЂќ. Production of the Sistema Colts began in 1927, and 14,000 were produced by 1942.

Colt made 10,000 of these for the Agentines at their Colt plant, here in the USA. Argentinian-made model 1927 pistol (1911) in 45 ACP.

Colt model 1927 dgfm fmap 1911 argentine serial number#

External Argentine serial number marked vertically on the top of the slide, forward of the rear. 1927' with the matching SN on the right side of the slide. Slide marked 'DGFM-FMAP' on left side, 'SIST. The Argentina Arsenal 'DGFM-FMAP' began manufacturing the M1911A1 in 1927. I have a Colt made for the Argentines model of 1927. Argentine Model 1927 (patterned on the M1911A1). The 10,000 pistols were delivered by Colt from 1927 to 1933, and have become known as the Hartford Colts. First time poster on this forum, better known on the Carbine forum. 45 caliber self-loading pistols specially marked and serial numbered in a separate series, and secured a licensing agreement giving the Argentine government the right to manufacture these pistols using drawings, material specifications, instructions, etc. In 1927, the Argentine Commission for Foreign Acquisitions negotiated a contract with Colt for the manufacture of M1911A1. In accordance with the new law, an aircraft factory was established in 1927, a munitions factory in 1933, a small steel mill in 1934, and a small arms factory in 1936, all of which were managed by Argentine army officers. Under this bill, the Argentine Congress authorized appropriations for a military modernization program and prepared the infrastructure for a domestic arms industry. In 1923, Argentina adopted an armaments bill that would eliminate Argentine dependency on foreign arms. Argentina took shipment of 2,151 of these weapons between 19. 45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol 1919 Winchester 1910 SL. Other Information: In 1914, the Argentine military adopted the Colt M1911 as their standard military sidearm and contracted with Colt to supply these guns. DGFM FMAP Argentine Colt 1911 Model 1927 45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol Essex Arms 1911. The right side of the slide is marked the Argentine crest, вЂњEJERCITO ARGENTINO / SIST. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked вЂњD.G.F.M. Make: DGFM-FMAP (Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles) Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. DGFM FMAP Argentine Army Model 1927 Sistema Colt 1911 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol.

Colt model 1927 dgfm-fmap 1911 argentine