1927 Argentinian 1911

[Mike G]

Anyone know much about these weapons? I had a chance to pick one up cheap, so I went ahead and spent the cash on it. It needs alot of TLC to get it back to fighting shape, but it should be a fun project. If anyone has any knowledge of these, please fill me in.

[einheit 13]

Originally Posted by Mike G

Anyone know much about these weapons? I had a chance to pick one up cheap, so I went ahead and spent the cash on it. It needs alot of TLC to get it back to fighting shape, but it should be a fun project. If anyone has any knowledge of these, please fill me in.

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg158-e.htm


How cheap is cheap??

[jetsiphon]

I've got a Sistema Colt from 1945. Great gun, needs a new trigger now though. I figure while it's down for that, couldn't hurt to re-spring it, maybe throw in a new barrel and link and send the slide off for a little coat job and night sights.

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by einheit 13

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg158-e.htm


How cheap is cheap??

$250.00+tax, Think this is a good deal?

Also, this is the model I picked up.

http://www.rayvigator.com/Govt.M1911...led.htm#detail

9) Colt M1911A1 Argentine Modelo 1927: S/N 1 to 10,000 = July 28, 1927 to Feb. 16, 1928 ( Marked on slide with " COLT CAL. 45 MOD. 1927" and S/N's stamped on top of slide in Colt's italic numbers.) SYST. COLT pistols made by Argentina under license from Colt marked on right of slide with "EJERCITO ARGENTINO / SIST. COLT CAL 11.25 mm. Model 1927". Other M1911A1 pistols made in Argentina at Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles, Rosario, Argentina S/N 10,001 to 112,000

I am going to change out all the springs and pins, and change out some of the old parts for some upgrades, then duracoat it for good measure.

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by jetsiphon

I've got a Sistema Colt from 1945. Great gun, needs a new trigger now though. I figure while it's down for that, couldn't hurt to re-spring it, maybe throw in a new barrel and link and send the slide off for a little coat job and night sights.

Which night sights are you going to add? I have been debating on what sights to put back on it.

[Apdl]

they got them in bad condition at gander in lakeville, mn for 199

[recovering libtard]

Nice overview: http://www.cruffler.com/review-june-00.html

The Sistema as a carry weapon: http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2...carry-gun.html

[Krackels]

Check out http://www.roderuscustom.tzo.com/progressDetail1.htm

A complete step by step building up of a pair of sistemas.

[Brickboy240]

I love mine.

These were made on a Colt contract, under Colt supervision on Colt machinery by the Argentinian govt. They're very good pistols, although most look pretty worn out.

I have a 1953 made Sistema Colt that has "Buenes Aires Policia" markings. It needed springs and some extractor tensioning, but after that, it is a pretty good shooter. Not a target pistol, but at 15yds or less, I can hit "minute-of-Coke-can" with the thing most of the time. Reliable, too.

Sistemas have that old Colt quality to them - even the rattier looking ones. They're made of Swedish steel and are very hard and durable. Mine has a fairly smooth barrel that hardly has ny grooves left in the rifling, but don't let the sorry shape of a Sistema fool you. Many of these pistols shoot very well. Mine included.

Other than the ultra rare Norweigian M1914s, this was the only authorized Colt copy of the M1911.

- Brickboy240

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by Brickboy240

I love mine.

These were made on a Colt contract, under Colt supervision on Colt machinery by the Argentinian govt. They're very good pistols, although most look pretty worn out.

I have a 1953 made Sistema Colt that has "Buenes Aires Policia" markings. It needed springs and some extractor tensioning, but after that, it is a pretty good shooter. Not a target pistol, but at 15yds or less, I can hit "minute-of-Coke-can" with the thing most of the time. Reliable, too.

Sistemas have that old Colt quality to them - even the rattier looking ones. They're made of Swedish steel and are very hard and durable. Mine has a fairly smooth barrel that hardly has ny grooves left in the rifling, but don't let the sorry shape of a Sistema fool you. Many of these pistols shoot very well. Mine included.

Other than the ultra rare Norweigian M1914s, this was the only authorized Colt copy of the M1911.

- Brickboy240

I am starting to tear into mine now. Everything looks pretty well cared for considering. I am going to replace the barrel, it has seen it's best days. I am going to change out some small parts, and duracoat it. I bought it for a project gun, and I am going to have fun with it. I'll post some pics when I get it done. Did you take yours to a gunsmith, or did you tune it yourself?
Thanks for the reply.