Ballester Molina

Ballester Molina pistol. The stock has wooden grips, the remainder being made of steel. The butt incorporates the magazine and saftey. The magazine takes seven rounds. The barrel is hidden by the cocking slide which takes up the top of the weapon. Blowback, semi-automatic. The barrel is enclosed within the slide. Small rear and foresights are fitted. The calibre is 0.45in. 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA ARMADA NACIONAL' and the serial number '31910' are inscribed on the firearm.

Object Details

ID: AAA3122
Collection: Weapons
Type: Pistol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HAFDASA
Date made: circa 1940
People: Argentine Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 112 x 152 x 27 mm