Just received my STAR Model B Super that I ordered from AIM Surplus. Paid the $10 extra for 'Best of 5' - for a total of $265 shipped I think I did OK. It is in a STAR Model A Box; original Model A SN on the side of the box, the Model B Serial Number written in a European Style on the top of the box.
To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to. Portrait of a gunrunner. API Armscor.45-calibre handgun Serial number AP241298. Aug 23, 2009 Here's the rub--California has such screwy gun laws that they maintain an 'approved handgun roster' that the Star is. Hid Driver For Asus Wireless Radio Control there. Civilization 5 Iso Full Exhaust. Age of a Star pistol form it's serial number?
Mego Games Obsession Rules. Star Firearms: B-Series Pistols; Home; Firearms; STAR. While the serial number is in the subsequently conventional location on the butt. (or modern Star). Therefore serial numbers and proof marks must be used to correctly determine the model designation of the 1921, 1922, 1931, 1940, and 'A' pistols. To further confuse the issue, as pistols were returned to Star by the Spanish Government as surplus they would be refurbished and if necessary a new serial number applied.
It came in the box with a cleaning rod/screwdriver tip, Owner's Manual (in Spanish with a 1947 print date) and spare magazine. Dated 73 on the left front of the trigger guard. Any guesses on the 'OAPO' sticker on the dust cover? Here are a few photos for you. A brief history of the Star Modelos Super. First a brief note on reference material for Star Pistols. The Star factory had a habit of changing characteristics on it's firearms without changing model names.
Therefore you may find conflicting information than given here, and your Star may exhibit characteristics not mentioned here. The Star Modelos Super were produced by the firm of Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A. In Eibar, Spain. After World War II the engineers at Star dusted off the plans for the Modelo M (9mm Largo/38 ACP) and decided some improvements were in order. The Modelo M continued to be produced, but the Modelos Super made improvements on its design and were produced from 1946 until 1983 when it was discontinued.
Over its life, the Supers were offered in seven chamberings. In 1946 the Super M was debuted in 9mm Largo and 38 Super, soon the Modelo A (9mm Largo) underwent 'Superization' to become the Super A. Later that year the Modelo C (9mm Browning Long) was 'Superized as well, but was only produced in limited trial quantities. The Modelo B (9mm Luger) was also modified in this year to become the Super B. The year 1948 saw the addition of the Modelos SI (.32 ACP), and S (.380 ACP, 22 ozs.). In 1950 the Modelo D (.380 ACP, smaller than a Super S) was modified, in 1958 the Modelo P (.45 ACP) and finally in 1971 the Modelo SM (.380 ACP with adjustable rear sight) was modified. Production of all Super Models continued until 1983, except for the Super C (1946 only), Super D (1950 only) and Super P (1958 only).