Ballester-Molina .45 ACP Police-Marked Pistol, San Juan Provincial Police, 5-Inch, 1945 – Interarms Import
This Argentine Ballester-Molina service pistol stands out with San Juan Provincial Police property markings and an Interarms import stamp. Manufactured in 1945 with Spanish-language slide legends, it features a 5-inch Government-length barrel, .45 ACP chambering, and a 7+1 single-stack capacity. Collectors will appreciate the distinct design elements that set it apart from the Colt 1911, along with its clear provenance and period-correct features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape with visible scratches and blemishes from prior use and handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine (unmarked)
Made in Argentina by HAFDASA, this Ballester-Molina is a 1945 production example with Spanish-language slide legends. It carries the provincial property marking "POLICIA PROVINCIA SAN JUAN," linking it to the San Juan Provincial Police, and bears the importer stamp "INTERARMS ALEX. VA." The serial falls within the published 1945 range.
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and a 7+1 capacity, this is a full-size, single-stack service pistol built on a carbon-steel frame and slide. Hardwood grip panels with fine vertical grooves provide a period-correct grasp.
Its operating system is single-action with short-recoil, tilting-barrel, locked-breech mechanics. Notable design traits include a pivoting trigger and the absence of a grip safety, complemented by a manual left thumb safety and a left-side push-button magazine release.
The slide has rear vertical block serrations, an internal extractor, and a standard unlowered ejection port. Sighting is straightforward with a half-moon front blade and a fixed rear notch set in a dovetail.