Gendarmeria nacional in original correct military configuration. Florida market assistance plan fmap overview the florida market assistance plan fmap online referral program was designed to assist consumers with finding property and casualty insurance coverage in the state of florida. The argentina arsenal dgfmfmap began manufacturing the m1911a1 in 1927. The dgfm released two versions called pam 1 and pam 2, with and without handle latch. So, i was hoping to pick the brains of those who make the study and collection of these part of their world. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 by colin webster 2003. This is the complete story of argentinas contract mauser rifles from the purchase of their.
Colt, on the spine of the book and a limited edition by colt, on the cover. The original bluing is about 85%, the original black argentine grips show wear and some flattening to the checkering. Manufactured in argentina from 1927 to around 1960 with coltsupplied tools, it had parts interchangeable with any other standard government model, unlike the ballestermolina which also comes from argentina. Between 18911959 argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 mauser rifles and carbines for itself. Argentina knew the 1911 from past use, and knew that it was good, so when came time to update their current arsenal of service pistols, they brokered a deal with colt to make their own. As part of the deal, colt quickly built a manufacturing plant in argentina and built the guns there with us supplied machinery and under us control and management. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Between 18911959 argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 mauser rifles. Gendarmeria nacional gn cavalry carbine with matching numbers. Thanks in advance as always to the eternal wellspring of knowledgeable folks that haunt these interwebz. The 1909 argentine mauser was manufactured under contract by dwm in germany for the argentine government and it.
To place these new fmaps in context, this primer provides an overview of the fmap and temporary changes to the formula over the history of. Founded in 1941, over the years the company has diversified into. Dgfm is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. Looking for online definition of dgfm or what dgfm stands for. For every dollar the state spends on medicaid, the federal government matches at a rate that varies year to year. The argentine colts and sistemas, 19141966 1911forum. Right side of the frame marked in single line with caliber markings. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 schiffer military history book.
The company has a long history of producing rolling stock for the argentine railways. Up for sale or trade is an extremely nice dgfm fmap argentinian government model 1911. The first few hundred thousand rifles of this model were made by dwm in germany, but the dgfm made guns technically are rarer as less of them were made by argentina. These do not bear the hartford, ct or pony markings, but do usually bear a dgfmfmap designation. Between 18911959 argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 mauser rifles and carbines for itself as well as for its neighbors peru.
Dgfm fmap argentine army model 1927 sistema colt 1911 45. It is one of the first indigenously designed assault rifles in. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It is discretely importer marked on bottom of triggerguardvery small lettering. Their first guns were 1911 models actually built here in the us by colt. Between 18911959 argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 mauser rifles and carbines for itself as well as for its neighbors peru, bolivia, uruguay and paraguay. Army issue pistol with all matching parts including the magazine. This hipower browning clone was made by fmapdgfm in the this particular.
This is the complete story of argentinas contract mauser rifles from the purchase of their first model 1871s to the disposal of the last shipment of surplus rifles received in the united states in may 2002. In the early 1970s, fmap dm decided to change the design to use a telescoping bolt which allows a shorter weapon, and a magazine in the pistol grip. Buy a discounted hardcover of argentine mauser rifles 18711959 online from australias leading online bookstore. Fmap system colt model 1927 pistols, marked ejercito argentino. The left side of the slide is stamped dgfm fmap and the right side sist. Fly fishing books argentine mauser rifles 18711959. This gun has been armory refinished and retains 98% of its finish. The two sistema model 1927 pistols featured on this web page were designed to be nearly exact copies of the colt model 1911a1 pistol. During the interwar period, argentina saw that colt had updated the 1911 to the a1 model. I know its a 1927 model 1911a1 clone, produced by colt trained workers in argentina. External argentine serial number marked vertically on the top of the slide, forward of the rear sight, sn matches 100282, same matching sn on barrel. Withdrawn want to sell original argentine ejercito sistema dgfmfmap model 1927 made in 1950 in excellent condition. Crisp detailed argentine coat of arms, gn and dgfm fmap marking. If you need help finding coverage for your property, you first must register your request online.
Dgfm fmap model 1927 dgfm fmap model 1927 pistol issued to the ministerio del interior, serial numbers are all matching including the magazine, bore is very good, strong rifling with some scattered dark spots in the grooves. Fabricaciones militares, the full name is fabricaciones militares sociedad del estado spanish for military industries state corporation, is a stateowned argentine arms manufacturer based in buenos aires. Founded in 1941, over the years the company has diversified into different areas such as mining, petroleum, rolling stock and petrochemicals. Fmap also provides direct agent referrals to consumers who call fmap seeking commercial residential, commercial nonresidential, marine, and aircraft property insurance. The left side of the slide is stamped dgfmfmap and the right side sist. Still, i wanted a colt sistema with sharp lines and an original blue finish. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959, schiffer military history. Federal medical assistance percentages fmap are the percentage rates used to determine. Mar 09, 2009 although made in argentina, the colt sistema is an authentic military 1911. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Colt 1911a1 by dgfmfmap model 1927 systema colt semi auto. When the argentine military changed pistols in the late 90s, their sistemas were. All out of state purchasers of post1898 firearms must have guns shipped to a licensed ffl dealer, no exceptions, no hand gun shipments to california, long guns and black powder rifles ok.
Dgfm fmap argentine army model 1927 sistema colt 1911 45 acp 11. The familiar ballestermolina rollmark is the first sign this isnt a standard pistol. Argentine dgfm fmap model 1927 sistema oem grips argentine m1909 bayonetdgfm f. Argentine republic automatic rifle or faa 81, argentine automatic rifle spanish. Through this program, consumer requests for coverage can be matched with licensed agents who may be able to make an offer of coverage through an authorized, private. For sale we have a preowned dgfm argentina sistema colt 1927 1911a1 45 acp. Usgiforeign military and other vintage 1911s 1911forum. Dgfmfmap argentina colt licensed 1911a1, 45acp, all. This is my first posting and have finally got a 1911, the dgfmfmap argentine 1911.
Between 1914 and 1950, 21,616 colt 1911 and 1911a1 pistols were purchased from colt by the argentine government. If you would like to be included in our agent referral list for these coverage types, complete the. Dgfmfmap are letters standing for the manufacturer. Thus the roll mark on these colt 1911a1 licensed pistols. Manufactured in argentina from 1927 to around 1960 with coltsupplied tools, it had parts interchangeable with any other standard government model, unlike the ballestermolina which also. The first few hundred thousand rifles of this model were made by dwm in germany, but the dgfmmade guns technically are rarer as less of them were made by argentina. Typical of many cavalry carbine rifles of the time, they lack bayonet lugs and have a short and stubby appearance for minimal snagging on carbine holsters mounted on a saddle. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959, schiffer military. There were about 88,000 of the dgfmfmap argentine licensed copies of the colt 1911a1 manufactured.
Like the colt, the sistema is a recoil operated, self loading pistol that is chambered for the. Looking to find more information on this gun, like when was it produced. Barrels, which wear the same caliber designation, are interchangeable with 1911style pistols. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The pistol was produced under licence at the argentine state arsenal dgfmfmap in rosario, but it is not known precisely when production began. This is a nonimport with all numbers matching including the magazine. I bought it used so round count is unknown but it is in excellent condition inside and out and doesnt look to have had a lot of use. Although made in argentina, the colt sistema is an authentic military 1911. Booktopia has argentine mauser rifles 18711959, schiffer military history book by webster colin.
Finish is rough, but plan to have it refinished, but mechanically sound. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 by colin webster, hardcover. In 1960 the dgfm began domestic production of the fal at fmap domingo matheu and the duplicate prototypes of the johnson, the stg44 and the garand went into longterm storage at the iictfa. This is an army issue pistol, sn 63517 which places its issuance about 1950. If it is made in argentina, not quite as rare, but still usually a good gi grade pistol. In the mid 1880s the argentine army was using the remington rolling block rifle, after which they switched to the model 1891 mauser and finally, the model 1909. May 17, 2016 the tower of london is a cool place to learn about the history of england. Oct 18, 2006 the pistol was produced under licence at the argentine state arsenal dgfm fmap in rosario, but it is not known precisely when production began. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 by colin webster isbn. Pistols were issued with three magazines, numbered to the. Argentine dgfmfmap army model 1927 original matching even. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 schiffer military history. Argentina has been producing arms since the late 19th century and since that time has aimed toward achieving independence in the manufacture of military equipment. I know they were made in argentina under colt license on colt machinery by colttrained workers.
Excellent condition, original vintage argentine model 1909 made in argentina by dgfm fmap, instead of germany to go with the argentine made 1909 gn carbine. Hi, trying to find the value on this for a older neighbor. Field notes pitch black dot grid memo books, 3pack 3. Pursuant to section 1905b of the social security act, the secretary of health and human services calculates the federal medical assistance. Between 1927 and 1966, another 112,494 1911a1as, called. The markings on the receiver heel of the argentine m1 garand pictured left read. Spanish for directorate general of military industries is a stateowned argentine arms manufacturer based in buenos aires. Aug 18, 2003 argentine mauser rifles 18711959 hardcover aug. The fara83 was mostly inspired by the israeli galil. This is the complete story of argentinas contract mauser rifles from the purchase. Features include a folding buttstock and tritium sights for aiming in low light conditions. Designed by john moses browning firearms genius par excellence, it is a design that has endured over a hundred years and stood the test of time. Discuss us surplus, foreign military issued and other vintage 1911s.
The argentines adopted the colt in the early 1920s. Deliveries of this pistol began in the 19451947 time frames. I had all but given up when one day my telephone rang. All parts are interchangeable with other 1911s, and it bears the colt name, if not the colt pony. Fabricaciones militares, the full name is fabricaciones militares sociedad del estado spanish. Federal medical assistance percentage fmap for medicaid and. It utilizes a front blade and rear adjustable sights and a 7 round detachable box magazine. Dgfm fmap model 1927 semi auto pistols at gunbroker. On this day in history, one of the finest handguns even designed was adopted as the sidearm of the us military. Argentine dgfmfmap army contract colt licensed 45 beauty. Schiffer publishing argentine mauser rifles 18711959 this is the complete story of argentinas contract mauser rifles from the purchase of their first model 1871s to the disposal of the last shipment of surplus rifles received in the united states in may 2002.
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