- #COLT MODEL 1927 DGFM SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #COLT MODEL 1927 DGFM SERIAL NUMBER#
- #COLT MODEL 1927 DGFM SERIAL#
This pistol was made at the FMAP factory in 1952 and is marked with the Argentine crest and “Ejercito Argentino”, indicating it was issued to the Army. Top quality steel was used in the construction, and they are known to be as tough and reliable as those made by Colt. 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. The Sistema Colts continued to be used in Argentina until the 1990’s, when they were replaced by Browning High Powers. This one is all matching and has an import mark on the underside of the trigger guard. It was issued to the Argentine military and was made by DGFM or 'Direccion General de Faricanciones Militares'. This pistol was made in 1946 in Argentine and was a clone of the Colt 1911A1. In 1945, a new factory (FMAP) was brought on-line and produced another 88,494 pistols through 1966”. 1/13/21 - This is a nice example of a DGRM Model 1927. Production of the Sistema Colts began in 1927, and 14,000 were produced by 1942. The 10,000 pistols were delivered by Colt from 1927 to 1933, and have become known as the Hartford Colts.
#COLT MODEL 1927 DGFM SERIAL#
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. Other Information: In 1914, the Argentine military adopted the Colt M1911 as their standard military sidearm and contracted with Colt to supply these guns. The right side of the slide is marked the Argentine crest, “EJERCITO ARGENTINO / SIST. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “D.G.F.M. Make: DGFM-FMAP (Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles) Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. 45 Service pistols”.DGFM FMAP Argentine Army Model 1927 Sistema Colt 1911 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol. Generally interchange, but there is a perceived difference in value betweenĬharles Clawsons “Colt. These “Modello 1927”, made in Hartford, byĬolts, pistols should not be confused with pistols made in Argentina under This marking indicates “Republic Argentina” and was applied by Notice the RA in a circle stamp on the receiver, barrel, and hammer. Refinished, but the example shown in Clawson appears to retain the originalįinish as well as the “Prancing Colt”. Includes cardboard box with pistol information. Matching numbers on the slide (right side and top), barrel and magazine. 1927', indicating issue to the Argentine Army. (F.M.A.P)' with the right side having an Argentine Crest and 'EJERCITO ARGENTINO/SIST. Normally applied to the upper left trigger guard bow just below the finalīushing is the Colts final inspectors mark, “S” (normally applied at theįront of the bushing, is the Colts assemblers mark, “20” normally applied Excellent Argentine Model 1927 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original BoxThe left side of the slide is marked 'D.G.F.M. Below the bushing if the Colts “Verified” proof mark, “VP” Inspection marks normally applied to visible areas of the pistol. Stock, and around the upper grip screw bushing are the three commercial The corresponding mark under the slide is faint enough that it cannotīe identified precisely and may be a “S” for Also notice the G marking on top of the receiver that would Receiver frame under the main spring housing.
#COLT MODEL 1927 DGFM SERIAL NUMBERS#
Have the serial numbers in three places, the barrel, the slide and on the Only normal Colts markings are the standard left hand slide legend. Range starting at serial of: 1 to 10,000, and the pistols were marked inĪccordance with Argentine requirements.
#COLT MODEL 1927 DGFM SERIAL NUMBER#
This contract is unique in that it had its own serial number In 1927 Colt manufactured 10,000 1911A1s for theĪrgentinean Army.