CENTURY ARMS 1911

Overview

Argentine Colt Model 1911-style .22 caliber pistol manufactured for the Buenos Aires Police. The pistol is in good overall condition, showing honest handling and finish wear consistent with its age and service use. The metal surfaces are free of any major rust or pitting, and the markings remain clear and legible. The action functions smoothly, and the bore is bright with strong rifling.This .22 caliber variant is notable for its use of a floating chamber system, a design feature intended to improve reliability and function in a rimfire conversion of the 1911 platform. The floating chamber uses gas pressure from firing to create additional rearward force, helping the slide cycle more consistently with lower-powered .22 LR ammunition. This system was widely used in training pistols to better simulate the recoil and operation of full-power service 1911 pistols, making it especially useful for police training applications.An interesting and uncommon collectible that reflects the long history of 1911-pattern firearms used by Argentine law enforcement.