BALLESTER-MOLINA/RIGAUD For Sale

    $500.00

    The Ballester-Molina/Rigaud is a robust semi-automatic pistol produced primarily between 1937 and 1953 and chambered for .45 ACP or .22 LR (training version). Modeled after the Colt M-1911A1 but incorporating unique features such as a pinned trigger, absence of a grip safety, and a distinctive sear mechanism, it was extensively issued to Argentine Military and Police forces, with markings on the slide confirming their provenance. Additionally, the pistol was commercially available throughout Latin America, broadening its user base. The firearm has notable design elements like a unique slide groove pattern and prominently stamped serial numbers near the magazine floorplate, with many units also bearing additional property numbers. An estimated 90,000 to 110,000 units were produced, underscoring its significance in early 20th-century firearm development and its blend of Argentine innovation with global design influences.