Description Early Argentine Army Procurement Colt Government model chambered in .45 ACP with one, seven round unmarked partial blued magazine and a 5″ barrel. Manufactured in 1915 with serial number C20301. This pistol was part of a 1,000 pistol purchased by the Argentine Army (Ejercito) in 1915, falling the the serial number range C20001 to C21000. The tops of the slides were marked with the Argentine Crest and with numbers 1 to 1000, this one is marked “708”. Argentina designated this pistols as “Pistola Sistema Colt Modelo Argentino 1916, Calibre .45”. Much of this information can be found on pages 139-151 of “Colt .45 Government Models (Commercial Series)” by Charles W. Clawson Colt blued-black finish with checkered wood grips. Smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Single action trigger and hammer. Frame mounted thumb safety and grip safety. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with “R” inspection stamp. The right side of the frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” “C 20301”. The top of the frame forward of the hammer is marked with “R”. Serrated slide with fixed iron sights. The left side of the slide is marked with two line/two block patent/manufacture markings, with the Rampant Colt on the far end of the slide. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 45”. The barrel is blued with the top of the bolt unfinished. The top of the barrel is marked with matching serial number and diamond shape proof. Must ship to a FFL or C&R holder. Condition: Good/Very good with general scratches, high edge wear, holster wear, and cosmetic handling wear. Varying spots of metal oxidation on the frame and slide. Some spots of finish patina. The grips are solid with the checkering on the grips are worn with some scratches/scuffs. The bore is bright and clean with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 5″ Serial: C20301 Manufacturer: COLT Year: 1915 Caliber: .45 ACP Model: Government Model 1911 Book# 04454