This is a highly desirable, limited run Ballester-Rigaud 45 ACP with a 5” barrel manufactured in Argentina. In 1938 a private company named “Hispano Argentina Fabrica de Automoviles Sociedad Annima (HAFDASA) started manufacturing a gun designed to be less expensive than the 1927 and modifying the design to remove the grip safety. The only parts interchangeable with a colt without modification is the magazine, barrel, recoil spring and barrel bushing. From 1938 to 1940 they were called Ballester-Rigaud and after 1940 the name was changed to Ballester-Molina who was the second partner of the company. The lack of grip safety was seen as a boon by many soldiers and combatants, especially in the WWII African theater where sand was known for jamming the safeties. This gun has original style grips, an original military holster and two magazines. The slide, frame, and barrel are all matching serials with an import mark on the right side the frame. The pistol is in very good condition and has been reparkerized. For more clarity regarding the condition of this pistol please refer to the pictures provided. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. FMZ GUNS WE $$$ BUY•SELL•TRADE & CONSIGN $$$ contact us for more information S&H is calculated after the order is placed. There is a 3% surcharge for any card purchases. Please take a look at our other listings or visit our website at fmzguns.com for more inventory! If there is any firearm or accessory you are looking for let us know and we will try our best to find it for you. By placing your order you agree to our Terms & Conditions Payment Condition We accept payment for firearms and accessories with U.S. postal money order, Visa, Master Card and Discover The price listed is the cash price. Please add 3% for credit card purchases. Used firearms sales are AS IS. If payments are not received within 10 business days, the item will be relisted and the transaction will be considered cancelled. Shipment Conditions Handling is $15 for materials and packing for long guns and $10 for hand guns Shipping costs will be determined after the order is confirmed based on final shipping cost and insurance cost. All packages will ship insured. We ship to the 48 contiguous United States. We will ship to Hawaii, Alaska and United States territories for an additional charge. Your item will ship from 1-3 business days after payment and FFL are received. Shipments within Florida are subject to a 7% sales tax. Firearms will only be shipped to FFL holders unless specifically described as an Antique Terms and Conditions Please check your state and local laws and regulations before purchasing. Please refer to the item description and the item pictures PRIOR to purchasing. If you have any questions that go beyond the photos or description please send us a message with specific questions BEFORE submitting an offer to buy. We allow a three day NON-FIRE visual inspection for all firearms. The firearm cannot leave the FFL. If the item is returned the buyer must pay shipping costs. The value of the firearm will be returned once is has arrived at our store location minus a 20% restocking fee. The purchaser and whoever the purchaser allows to use pre-owned, used, vintage, curio and relic or antique firearms/weapons assumes all liability for minor injury, serious injury, or death from use of firearms/weapons, regardless of what end of the barrel you or others are viewing. The purchaser MUST have a competent, licensed gunsmith evaluate the firearm for safety prior to firing live ammunition.
