Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
I thought that was from never-been-shot-only-dropped-once?
It seems the Argentines shot their pistols quite frequently and in large volumes. Whether it was for training, giggles, or for matters more serious I don't know. But they surely have a high degree of not only finish wear but shooting wear and tear as well. Minor parts replacement is common. Barrels are often replacements or are in less than pristine condition.

The Argentines got the most out of their 1911 type pistols. Unlike the earlier Mannlicher pistols and many of their rifles, finding high condition Colts, 1927s and Ballister-Molinas is tough. (The Ballister variants seem to be the easiest of the lot, but many seem to have been refinished.)
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