Ballester-Molina

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Q.C.

Discussion Starter · 13 d ago

I've always wanted one so I couldn't pass this up at a LGS near me. I paid $400.00 for it (not sure if that was too much or not). Just got it home and was wondering how to take it apart. From what I can see it looks pretty clean but would like to give it a cleaning. Kind of scared to shoot it (afraid something might break) but I'll run a mag or ten through it then hang it on the wall in my man cave. Any info from those more knowledgeable than I would be appreciated.

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RoverGuy

· #2 · 13 d ago

Nice find. It should come a part just like a regular 1911, if I recall correctly. You can find all kinds of YouTube videos on disassembly of these pistols.
My personal opinion - those grips have to go.

. try and find original or repro on eBay or elsewhere.

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Michael W Cuber

· #3 · 13 d ago (Edited)

I’d say the price was right for an actual military service pistol, and it is a unique twist on John Browning’s design!

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Q.C.

Discussion Starter · #4 · 13 d ago

I ordered a pair on ebay. I'm a little worried about grip screws as the lower one on the right side is allen head. Are they interchangeable with 1911 screws?

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Q.C.

Discussion Starter · #5 · 13 d ago (Edited)

Never mind I just ordered a set of screws from Liberty Tree Collectors. Iraqveteran8888 answered how to disassemble it which I am not going to attempt.

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Dave Baird

· #6 · 13 d ago

Don't toss those grips!!! I believe they could be original.

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Q.C.

Discussion Starter · #7 · 13 d ago (Edited)

Dave Baird said:
Don't toss those grips!!! I believe they could be original.

I'll keep them. However I can't find any reference to them online. I just removed them and it appears they've been there for a long time but the bluing is worn off under them just like the rest of the pistol. If they had good bluing on front strap then I might agree.

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Jim Watson

· #8 · 13 d ago

The grips are knockoffs of a Bianchi product, the star badge with Bianchi name left off.
Most Ballisters had wood grips with odd looking vertical serrations.

The Ballister action is like a Spanish Star fudged a bit to take the barrels and magazines on hand for Sistema 1927 Colt copies.

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