This video provides a detailed overview of the Ballester-Molina pistol, an Argentine firearm developed as a more economical alternative to the Colt 1911A1. It discusses the pistol's design, its production history from 1938 to 1955 by HAFDASA, and the name change from Ballester-Rigaud to Ballester-Molina. The video also highlights its adoption by various Argentine military and police forces, and notably, the 8,000 units purchased by the UK for Special Operations Executive during World War II, including details on the British contract serial numbers.
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