[Marker007]

I have a 1927 Sistema SN 82,3xx. It is chambered in 22 LR. I cannot find any info about it on the net. Can anyone direct me to a site with some information? Thanks, Marker007

 

[Michael W Cuber]

Did someone put a Colt Ace Kit on it, or is it a newer conversion? I vaguely recollect discussion about a Sistema .22 Lr conversion some time ago, but can’t remember the details now, but there are a few that have floated around. Folks here will need some pictures though?!

 

[Marker007]

I have a 1927 Sistema SN 82,3xx. It is chambered in 22 LR. I cannot find any info about it on the net. Can anyone direct me to a site with some information? Thanks, Marker007

I am new to the 1927 Sistema, that never dawned on me. I will get some pictures on the way. Thanks

 

[Marker007]

I am new to the 1927 Sistema, that never dawned on me. I will get some pictures on the way. Thanks

Here are three pictures of the barrel. The underside has "BATAAN" stamped on it. If more are needed, please advise. Thanks, Marker007

 

[Doubs43]

At some [point in time, the Argentines took standard 1927 pistols and converted them to .22LR for use as training pistols for the Buenos Aires Police. Some were imported in 1996 when I bought mine. They were set up to have the floating chamber just as the Colt Ace pistols do. While mine is reliable, it shoots very high and it's value as a training tool would be limited.

 

[Marker007]

Mystery solved. Thanking all very much, Mark OBrien

 

[magazineman]

Doubs43 ------------ Does it group well when hitting Very High" ? If so, I'd do a sight change & call it good.

 

[Doubs43]

Doubs43 ------------ Does it group well when hitting Very High" ? If so, I'd do a sight change & call it good.

Not really. I've kept it original as I don't think they're very common and altering it would ruin it's collector value which isn't all that great anyway.

 

[magazineman]

I'd just build up the front sight with a little JB Weld & use a Sharpie Pen to darken it.

---------- Done! Bang bang on target.

One could always sand & smooth it off later to return to stock. No big deal.

 

[angelfci]

See this thread. Here is mine. Shoots to point of aim. Replaced the extractor

Argentine Sistema picture thread

I've never seen a Sistema picture thread before and I think it could be very enjoyable! Please share your pictures of your Argentine Sistemas. I'll start it off with my 1959 production Coast Guard gun.

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[dsk]

At some [point in time, the Argentines took standard 1927 pistols and converted them to .22LR for use as training pistols for the Buenos Aires Police. Some were imported in 1996 when I bought mine. They were set up to have the floating chamber just as the Colt Ace pistols do. While mine is reliable, it shoots very high and it's value as a training tool would be limited.

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The standard military sights were meant to give proper point of impact with .45 ammunition at 50 yards, and with the speedy little .22 bullets of course they're not going to be properly regulated. That's why the Colt Ace had different sights on it than a standard M1911A1 or Government Model. If that pistol were mine I'd definitely swap out the sights for something high-profile and adjustable.

 

[Doubs43]

The standard military sights were meant to give proper point of impact with .45 ammunition at 50 yards, and with the speedy little .22 bullets of course they're not going to be properly regulated. That's why the Colt Ace had different sights on it than a standard M1911A1 or Government Model. If that pistol were mine I'd definitely swap out the sights for something high-profile and adjustable.

I purchased it with a spare mag as a collector piece. Changing anything on it would ruin it's originality. I've shot it very little and then only to confirm that it functions correctly.