FMAP Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 Gendarmería Nacional .45 ACP 1911, 5 in Barrel, 1948, Matching Numbers
This 1948 FMAP Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 is an Argentine-licensed, Colt-spec 1911A1 pattern pistol issued to the Gendarmería Nacional. It features matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and barrel, correct Argentine national crest and "G N" branch marking, and a 5 in barrel chambered in .45 ACP (marked 11.25 mm). Its configuration and markings make it a noteworthy service-marked example with documented provenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows finish wear with scattered scratches and small dents.
What's Included
- FMAP Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 pistol
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel 1911 magazine (GI pattern)
Produced in Argentina by FMAP under license, this pistol was built to Colt-spec M1911A1 standards with parts interchangeability to USGI M1911A1 components. It is a full-size, single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech design chambered in .45 ACP, with the Argentine metric caliber marking of 11.25 mm. Capacity is 7+1.
Provenance is clear: the pistol bears the Argentine national crest and "G N" branch marking for Gendarmería Nacional issue. It dates to 1948 and has matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and barrel, an important detail for collectors tracking originality.
Configuration aligns with A1-era features: frame scallops behind the trigger, an arched and checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, a short serrated trigger, and the standard safety suite of manual thumb safety, grip safety, and half-cock notch. The slide has vertical rear serrations and a standard ejection port.
Sighting equipment is the fixed GI pattern with a staked front blade and a small rear notch. The pistol is built on a steel frame with hardwood grips featuring vertical grooves. An import mark "C.A.I. GEORGIA VT" is present, consistent with surplus importation.