Description

**C&R FFL OK**

The Ejercito Argentino Colt Model 1927 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured under license by the Argentine government. Here’s a concise description of this model in excellent overall condition with all matching parts except for the magazine and featuring a light import mark:

General Description

• Model: Ejercito Argentino Colt Model 1927
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Manufacturer: Produced under license from Colt by Dirección General de Fabricaciones Militares, Argentina
• Condition: Excellent overall condition
• Markings: Light import mark

Design and Features

• Action: Single-action, semi-automatic
• Frame and Slide: Steel construction
• Barrel Length: 5 inches (127 mm)
• Overall Length: 8.5 inches (216 mm)
• Height: 5.25 inches (133 mm)
• Width: 1.3 inches (33 mm)
• Weight: Approximately 39 ounces (1,105 grams) unloaded
• Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds (note: magazine not matching)

Aesthetic and Ergonomics

• Grip: Checkered wooden grips
• Finish: Parkerized finish
• Markings:
  • Slide: Marked with “Ejercito Argentino” and “Colt Cal 11.25 mm Modelo 1927”
  • Frame: Serial number matching the slide and barrel
  • Magazine: Non-matching serial number

Historical and Collectible Aspects

• Background: The Model 1927 is an Argentinian copy of the Colt M1911A1, produced under license starting in 1927. It retains the original design and quality of the Colt 1911.
• Collectibility: Highly valued by collectors for its historical significance and craftsmanship, especially in excellent condition with matching parts.

Usage and Legacy

• Performance: Known for its reliability and accuracy, mirroring the performance of the original Colt M1911A1.
• Historical Significance: Reflects Argentina’s military history and collaboration with Colt.

Summary

The Ejercito Argentino Colt Model 1927 .45 ACP is a highly collectible semi-automatic pistol, in excellent condition, with matching parts except for the magazine. The light import mark is present but does not detract from its overall appeal. This is not an Argentine made Colt by rather the more scarcer variant that was actually made by Colt for Argentina.  This pistol is a valuable piece for collectors, offering historical significance and robust performance.