STAR B
The Star Modell B was a clone of the legendary Colt M1911 A1.
Technical data:
| Caliber: | 9 mm Para |
| Function: | Browning 1st variation; hammer; slide catch |
| Barrel length: | 122 mm |
| Weight: | 1074 g |
| Magazin capacity: | 8 rounds |
Production data:
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Company: |
Star Bonifacio Echeverria SA |
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Location: |
Eibar |
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Period: |
1943 - 1944 |
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Amount: |
20,500 pieces in 6 batches |
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Serial numbers: |
210951 - 260250 |
The Star B is split in 4 major variations, according to slide legend.
1st Variation (no accaptence; F.Patr08 missing; approx. 4,000 pcs.
the shown weapon was delivered on May 28th 1942 in a lot of 2,000 pieces to the Wehrmacht)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
[Company logo] STAR B.ECHEVERRIA EIBAR-ESPANA SA CAL9m.m." |
| Finish: |
highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | bordered chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number on bottom of frame |
| Acceptance stamp: |
no German acceptance |
| Test proof stamp: |
The N before the proof stamp, indicates year 1942 |
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4th Variation (Company logo between F.Patr08 and Company-legend;
approx. 10,000 pcs.
the shown weapon was delivered on June 6th 1944 in a lot of 8,000 pieces to the Wehrmacht)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
F.PATR08 [Companylogo] STAR B.ECHEVERRIA EIBAR-ESPANA SA CAL9m.m." |
| Finish: |
highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | bordered chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number on bottom of frame |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/WaA D20 on right grip tang |
| Test proof stamp: |
The O before the proof stamp, indicates year 1944 |
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